World War II

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Dieppe Raid (Virtual Tour)

On August 19, 1942, five thousand Canadian soldiers and a thousand British soldiers crossed the English Channel for a surprise…

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The Gunners of Central Alberta – A Documentary

The Gunners, Central Alberta is a 27 minute documentary by Rueben Tschetter of CACHE Productions. It features the story of…

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MTB 459 Damaged

During the summer months following D-Day, battles continued on the seas between the Allied Forces and the Kriegsmarine (German navy).…

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Ogden Shops

Located in the Calgary community of Ogden, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) headquarters is seen by thousands of people every…

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Tom Settee

Tom “Little Chief” Settee was born in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan on 29 October 1914. Settee was born with a lung…

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D-Day: Veterans’ Voices

Veteran's Voices/Voix de Veterans In collaboration, the Juno Beach Centre, Je Me Souviens, and Valour Canada are proud to present…

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New Digital Exhibit: Veterans’ Voices

  Valour Canada is excited and proud to announce a new partnership with two exceptional non-profit organizations dedicated to educating…

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HMCS Haida

Of the 27 tribal-class destroyers that were built for the British, Canadian, and Australian navies during the Second World War,…

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Dieppe Raid

In 1942, the Nazis were at the height of their wide-reaching hold over continental Europe during the Second World War.…

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Gander the Dog

Sergeant Gander had humble beginnings as a family pet named “Pal”. He was a happy dog with a loving family,…

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Peggy Lee

An estimated 600 Chinese Canadians volunteered to serve in the military during the Second World War (WWII) even though they…

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Bluebirds

Affectionately referred to as “Bluebirds” for their blue and white uniforms, the Nursing Sisters of Canada have a long and…