Special Issue on the Battle of Hong Kong

For its fall 2021 issue, Canadian Military History has published a special issue to commemorate the Battle of Hong Kong’s eighteenth anniversary. This issue explores various aspects of the battle, its aftermath and its memory.

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.

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.

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...

Stopping the Panzers: Canada’s Forgotten Overlord Mission with Marc Milner

The Maple Leaf Route, Part II June 2nd at 7:30 PM ET, Click HERE 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...

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...

Underestimated Leadership: Assessment of Harry Crerar’s competency during WWII

by Marianne Grenier – Canadian Military History Colloquium Web Series.

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