Category Archives: PPT Presentations

PowerPoint Presentations from RUSI-VI Luncheons.

Is the King of Battle, the Main Battle Tank, Obsolete?

Colonel (Retired) Chuck Oliviero This presentation was made to the RUSI-VI Luncheon on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

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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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Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic

Rear Admiral (Retired) Nigel Greenwood – 13 Sep 24 Our 13 November speaker was Rear Adm (Ret’d) Nigel Greenwood talking about Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic. Nigel has just returned from his latest voyage to the Arctic … Continue reading

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The Second Palestinian Intifada 2000-2006

Colonel (Retired) Ross Fetterly Colonel Ross Fetterly presented some background on, and his personal experience in the region during, the Second Palestinian Intifada. This presentation was made at the RUSI-VI luncheon on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.

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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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United States Navy: Quo Vadis?

Dr. James (Jim) Boutilier – 10 april 24 This presentation was given by Dr. Jim Boutilier at the Royal United Services Institute of Vancouver Island luncheon on April 10, 2024. Dr. Boutilier covers the current challenges to the United States … 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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Failed to Return – edited by Keith C. Ogilvie

A compelling look at sixteen stories of Canadians killed and missing in the line of duty while serving in RAF Bomber Command, one of the most dangerous assignments in the Second World War. Despite the risks, the opportunity to fly … Continue reading

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ORTONA: Canada’s Epic WWII Battle

Mark Zuehlke On one blood-soaked week of fighting, December 20 to December 27 1943, 1st Canadian Infantry Division took Ortona Italy, from elite German paratroopers ordered to hold this medieval port town at all costs. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment and … 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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