generations of the common purpose, the common devotion, the common sacrifice of all ranks in a united Empire. […]” This decision ensured that Canadians who had died overseas during the First World War remained on those fields of honour. The cemeteries that were built in their memory can st...
ranks in perpetuity. The country has changed, and they need to change with it—to say nothing of the fact that the former culture was rife with racism, misogyny, homophobia, sexual violence, and abuse of power in the top ranks. That kind of toxic environment wasn’t good for anyone, ...
commander, 6th Airborne Division, “that this time we’re not going to be dropped down as a carrot held out for the ground forces.” He explained that the “Army and the Navy are going to storm across the Rhine, and just when they’ve gained Jerry’s attention in front—bin...
“The navy seems to be the last bastion of male power. Women have only been on ships since 1995,” she explained. “Right now where we stand, people who are about to retire at the highest ranks on the ship still remember a time before women were onboard.” Sahota doesn’t think ...
Subject to the requirements outlined below, all CAF officers and enlisted (other ranks) personnel are eligible to attend the Parachute assessment and selection programme. General Requirements for all candidates: Obtain approval from chain of command; ...
‘The day of small assaults was past. The war had grown into a mass operation of army groups pitted in the final struggle, and who could use 2,400 men? SHAEF wanted divisions, corps, armies.’ On December 5, 1944, the 1st SSF stood in ranks at Villeneuve-Loubet as its colors were...
Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), naval military organization of Canada, charged with the national defense at sea, protection of shipping, and fulfillment of international military agreements. Canada’s navy has defended Canadian interests in home waters and ov