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On War & Society E46: Oh What a Visual War with Beatriz Pichel
The First World War was a literary conflict producing some of the most memorable poems, novels and plays of the twentieth century. While the Second World War left behind a striking visual record, including famous pictures such as Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima and Wait...
Writing the Canadian Official Histories of the Second World War: The Problems with British Historical Liaison
Check out our latest article, “Writing the Canadian Official Histories of the Second World War” by Megan Hamilton, now available as part of the War & Society Web Series.
On War & Society E45: The American War in Vietnam with Robert Thompson
In 1965, in the coastal province of Phú Yên, US Armed Forces embarked on an effort to pacify one of the least-secured regions of South Vietnam. Often described as the “other war” to win the “Hearts and minds” of the Vietnamese, pacification was, in reality, a...
Help the British Grenadier Bookshop
Canadians who visit Ypres and the salient to learn about Second Ypres, Mont Sorrel, and Passchendaele have long relied on Steve Douglas’ tours and have enjoyed browsing his bookstore, The British Grenadier. COVID 19 ended tourism to Ypres but Steve’s fixed costs, especially rent, have placed his bookshop and tour business in jeopardy. Find out how to donate and show your support.
The Press in Wartime: Lord Kitchener, Press Censorship and the Battle of Mons
“The Press in Wartime: Lord Kitchener, Press Censorship and the Battle of Mons” by Alexander Maavara is now available on the LCMSDS Centre Blog.
On War & Society E44: In the Path of War with David Borys
Canada’s military history in Northwest Europe has been told many times. On 6 June 1944, Canadian forces landed on Juno Beach as part of Operation Overlord, before quickly establishing a bridgehead and moving inland where they encountered, but ultimately overcame,...
Great Battles in History: The Battle of Agincourt
The first five parts of an all-new episode of Professor Darryl Dee’s Great Battles in History podcast has been released. In previous episodes, Professor Dee examined the Battle of Thermopylae and its legacy, followed by the bloody Battle of...
Bob Bergen has won the 2019 C.P. Stacey Award
‘Scattering Chaff: Canadian Air Power and Censorship during the Kosovo War’ (University of Calgary Press)
Gridlock Averted: The Importance of the Canadian Corps’ Tramways Organization at Second Arras in 1918
“Gridlock Averted: The Importance of the Canadian Corps’ Tramways Organization at the Second Arras in 1918” by Bill Stewart is now available on the LCMSDS Centre Blog.
Now Available on YouTube – Stopping the Panzers: Canada’s Forgotten Overlord Mission with Marc Milner
The Maple Leaf Route, Part II Historians have traditionally criticized the 3rd Canadian Division for its 'slow' progress after 6 June, for its failure to take Caen when it had a chance, and for succumbing to German counter-attacks and digging in on the Oak Line. But...
On War & Society E43: Broken Promises with Christopher Capozzola
The United States and the Philippines have been intimately bound by conflict. A US colony from 1898 to 1946, it remained an important US ally in the Pacific. In that time, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos fought and died for...
Now Available on YouTube: Juno Beach, 1944-2014: An Overview with Terry Copp
The Maple Leaf Route, Part I Terry Copp first visited the Normandy beaches in 1981 when researching Maple Leaf Route: Caen. Armed with the original maps and air photos, he studied the terrain, a key primary source for tactical and operational history. Copp has...