Glory of the Innocents: Dieppe Decoded by Richard Tomkies
In honour of the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, I am reposting this article by Richard Tomkies, initially published on: Nov…
Green Fields Beyond – a CFPU – inspired diorama by Colin Sibilleau
All images credit: Colin Sibilleau The Sherman III « BOMB » of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers was possibly the only Canadian Sherman to roll…
Captain King Whyte: The Voice
ABOVE: Captain King Whyte poses for a picture at his desk, England, 21 January, 1946. Photo by Sgt. Karen Hermeston. James Patrick…
‘Sjoerd de Vrij – The Flame of Freedom’
With the anniversary of the Liberation of Holland fast approaching, (May 5th, 2022), I would like to share an interesting graphic novel…
Sgt. Leonard E. Thompson: Combat Cameraman
I want to thank, Angela Faulconer, and Deleyne Wentz both, for making this post possible. Oftentimes I am forced to rely heavily…
FOUND: CFPU Motion Picture Camera
Just days away from commemorating Remembrance Day on November 11th, I received an exciting email from Chris Graham of Ottawa; "I recently…
In Memory: Nadine Manning
I first met Nadine at the Department of Public Affairs Learning Centre (DPALC) in Gatineau, when they held a reunion for the…
CFPU and the Dieppe Raid : “not important enough”
As we near the 79th anniversary this year of the Dieppe Raid (August 19th, 1942), I wanted to post an update to…
“Deal with the Devil” by Ben Moogk & Glenn Warner
One of the most dramatic events in Canada’s history is the Achterveld Conference. Famous and infamous men bargained over the lives of…
“Ortona Christmas” by Ben Moogk
The Ortona Christmas dinner is a significant event in the history of the Canadian regiments who fought in Ortona in December 1943…
Valour in Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives by Ben Moogk
“Photographer: Lieut.D.I.Grant – Roll 84 and 85 – 19 Aug 44 Location: St.Lambert sur Dives Story: “B” Coy Argyll Sutherlands have a…
Alicia Chambers – RCAF – Leading Aircraft Woman
Phone conversation originally recorded, March 8th, 2013. Edited by Dale Gervais, January 1, 2021. Alicia Chambers : I was born in Lethbridge,…
Forever Changed – Stories From the Second World War
Currently available to the public until September 6, 2021, is a new exhibition entitled : “Forever Changed – Stories From the Second…
A father and son remember the Canadians in the Pas-de-Calais in September 1944
I was recently contacted by a visitor to the website seeking information on the Canadian involvement during WWII around the Boulogne and…
Engelen Research: Tracking the Canadian Army Film & Photo Unit
Dear reader, My name is Wilton Desmense and I live in The Netherlands. In this article I would like to show how…
