World War I
The 19th October 2013 marks the 99th anniversary of the First Battle of Ypres which begun on 19th October 1914 and ended on 22nd November 1914.
[Read More]Created on 18th October 2013 10:18am by Thomas Young
The First World War had a profound effect on Canada's history- enabling them to become more independent.
[Read More]Created on 29th January 2013 12:05pm by Aaron Jones
Around Christmas 1914 a number of ceasefires took place along the Westen Front during World War I, this has come to be known as The Christmas Truce.
[Read More]Created on 13th December 2012 10:01am by Aaron Michaels
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission and War Memorials Trust are seperate organisations.
[Read More]Created on 27th November 2012 10:24am by Aaron Jones
As the nation prepares for Remembrance Sunday, we take a look at the The Queen & Prince Philip's recent public appearances
[Read More]Created on 6th November 2012 12:00pm by Aaron Jones
For all those who didn't make it home, whether it be in the World Wars or other conflicts we remember them...
[Read More]Created on 11th November 2011 11:02am by Sara Dryden
During the First World War Canadian forces played a big part in fighting for our freedom...
[Read More]Created on 25th May 2011 12:26pm by Jamie Stuart
Canadian and British forces recaptured Vimy Ridge, a significant vantage point in 4 days after it had been under German control for almost 3 years...
[Read More]Created on 28th March 2011 12:04pm by Sara Dryden
On the 11th of November at 11 o'clock the country stops silent for two minutes in honour of the men and women who sacrificed themselves in the World Wars.
[Read More]Created on 9th November 2010 16:20pm by Jamie Stuart
On the 19th of October it will be the anniversary of the First Battle of Ypres, also known as the First Battle of Flanders. The battle was undertaken in 1914 to secure the town of Ypres, in the west of Belgium in, thought between the Allied and German armies.
[Read More]Created on 4th October 2010 13:59pm by Kris Kurzydlo
