Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Ontario: Artillery, pre-Confederation to 1918

Artillery on display in The Canadian War Museum from the early years of Canadian history to the end of the First World War Ottawa, Ontario The aim of this website is to locate, identify and document every historical piece of artillery preserved in Canada.  Many contributors have assisted in the hunt for these guns to … Read more

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

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

York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum: artefacts: 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

Canadian Armour 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