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Category Archives: First World War
The History of Canadian General Hospital No. 5 During World War I
Speaker: Yvonne Van Ruskenveld Following the experiences of Canadian medical personnel in the Boer War, the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC) was founded in 1904. In 1914, it had just 127 members, including doctors, nursing sisters and non-commissioned personnel. From … Continue reading
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First, Shoot All the Officers
Dr. Bill Stewart Our October 9, 2024 speaker was Dr. Bill Stewart with his talk entitled “First, Shoot All the Officers.” Dr. Stewart brings an analytical eye to examine the success and failure of senior Canadian Army officers in the … Continue reading
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The Forgotten General: The Life of Sir Percy Lake
Presented by Major (Retired) Scott Usborne At the 8 May, 2024 RUSI-VI luncheon, Scott Usborne, President of RUSI-VI presented his talk entitled The Forgotten General: The Life of Sir Percy Lake. Sir Percy was a Lieutenant-General when he retired to … Continue reading
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Indigenous People in Canada’s Second World War:
Narratives of Remembrance in an Era of Reconciliation R. Scott Sheffield, PhD. Dr. R. Scott Sheffield is an Associate Professor of History at the University of the Fraser Valley who has spent the bulk of his career researching Indigenous military … Continue reading
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In Our Youth
The Lives, Adventures, and Sacrifices of Early Canadian Flyers – Angus Scully In Our Youth explores the lives of 32 young Canadian flyers, viewed through the medium of archival photography. All these young men were pilots in the First World … Continue reading
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Reading: Dr. William F. Stewart
Here we present some books by Dr. William F. Stewart on the First World War which members might want in their reading library: Hardest Battle: The Canadian Corps and the Arras Campaign, 1918 – Dr. William F. Stewart Canadians on … Continue reading
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Reading: Mark Zuehlke
Here we present a list of military history books by Mark Zuehlke books covering the Second World War, First World War, The Interwar Period, and The War of 1812. Members may find these of interest to add to their own reading … Continue reading
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