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Operation Chastise

Operation Chastise, or the Dambusters Raid, marked a turning point for the Allies during the Second World War. The objective…

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NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, is a military and political alliance established to ensure the stability of the…

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The Canadian Veterans Party: A Novel

Written by R. Bruce Stock, Major (Ret’d), author of the fictional “The Canadian Veterans Party: How Canadian Veterans, Led by…

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The Battle of Hong Kong

Dawn breaks through the skies of Hong Kong, ushering in a warm tropical morning. Yet, as the city awakens, an…

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2RCHA Train Crash

Researched and written by William (Bill) Dziadyk, author of “S.S. Nerissa, the Final Crossing”. Minor edits by Valour Canada. On…

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William Buchanan & crew over Dieppe

The following has been adapted from the writings of James Simpson, great-grandnephew of William Buchanan. On August 19, 1942, at…

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CF-18 Hornet

The CF-18, officially known as the CF-188 Hornet, is a powerful multi-role fighter aircraft used by the Royal Canadian Air…

The Timber Wolf Bn. & Ernest Phillips

The following is adapted from The Canadian Dream of an English Country Boy by James Robertshaw.   Ernest Phillips enlisted…

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VE Day

2025 VE-Day Diary Entry writing contest for Cgy students:  INFO HERE Contest ends:  Fri. Apr. 25      Contest Info Sheet (pdf):  HERE      Rubric (pdf):  HERE…

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The Hardy & Jones Family in WWII

Written by Lois Hardy (with Donald V. Macdougall [1]).  Additional footnotes and details are available upon request: [email protected]. This article has been adapted…

The Beaches of D-Day

The British and Canadian Beaches Written by James Robertshaw.  This article is a consolidation of 4 books: British 6th Airborne, British…

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Eva May Roy

A member of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC), Eva May Roy was the subject of one of Molly Lamb…