Canadian War Museum: German Artillery (1914-1918), Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian War Museum, Captured German Equipment (1914-1918) (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3403104) German First World War 7.92-mm Maxim Spandau MG 08 Machinegun being assembled by German Prisoners, Camblain-l’Abbé, France, May 1917.  (Author Photos) German First World War 7.92-mm Maxim Spandau MG 08 Machinegun (Serial Nr. 4943), 1917, mounted on a Schlitten … Read more

Canadian War Museum: German Artillery (1939-1945) on display, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian War Museum: Captured German Artillery (1939-1945) (Author Photos) German Second World War 7.5-cm leichtes Infanteriegeschütz 18 (7.5-cm leIG 18), short-barrelled Field Gun stamped with German emblem, 2682, (Serial Nr. R1285), 1927. The infantry gun was operated by infantrymen, providing them with fast, guaranteed, fire support. The German army retained their infantry guns throughout … Read more

York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum, Canadian Militia badges, Ontario

York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Canadian Militia Badges, Ontario (Library and Archives Canada Image, MIKAN No. 2837873) Uniforms of the Canadian Militia, 1898. Arthur H. Hider (1870-1952). The Canadian Militia is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units … Read more

Armour in Canada: Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles preserved in Ontario: 4 Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa

Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles preserved at 4 Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa The data and photos found on this page has been compiled by the author, unless otherwise credited.  Any additions, corrections or amendments to the lists of Armoured Fighting Vehicles in Canada found on these pages would be most welcome and may be … Read more