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In Their Own Voices: Stories From Canadian Veterans and Their Loved Ones
In Their Own Voices is an oral history project about Canadian veterans’ post-service lives from the Second World War to the present day. It consists of more than 200 interviews.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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Invasion! Canadians and the battle of Normandy, 1944
The D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy opened another front in the war against Germany — an important step towards the Allies’ May 1945 victory in Europe.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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Canada and the First World War
Canada’s contribution to the First World War led to growing autonomy and international recognition, but at great cost.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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Canada at War Against Japan, 1941–1945
Learn more about a war that had terrible and wide-ranging consequences in Canada and abroad.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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Women in Service – The War Art of Molly Lamb Bobak
Explore 19 works created by Molly Lamb Bobak during her time as an official war artist.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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Liberation! Canada and the Netherlands, 1944–1945
Canadians played an important role in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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The American Revolution (1775-1783)
Most of Britain's American colonies rebel in 1775 and form the United States in 1783. Other British colonies remain loyal to the Crown and eventually unite in 1867 to form the Dominion of Canada.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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The Seven Years’ War (1754-1763)
In North America, the war leads to the British Conquest of Canada, the American Revolution, and the first step towards recognition of Aboriginal Title by the Crown.
Until Feb. 22, 2025
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