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The Battle of Hong Kong (December 8–25, 1941) was the first place Canadians fought a land battle in the Second World War.
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To learn more about the Battle of Hong Kong, read “War Crimes” by Nathan M. Greenfield.
The Hill 70 Memorial Project seeks to educate and commemorate overlooked First World War victory.
How a First World War Canadian army doctor came to write a poem that, a hundred years later, continues to stir the hearts of people around the world.
September 15–November 11, 1916: A century after the battle, the incredible cost in human lives remains controversial.
Documentary series explores impacts within Canada of the world wars.