Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A Soldier of the 132nd Battalion (North Shore), CEF is Seen Operating a Colt–Browning M1895 "Potato Digger" Machine Gun During the First World War. #132ndBattalion(NorthShore)CEF link.amazon/B0cvLxKtx 030
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Canadian tanks in the streets of Caen, France. July 10, 1945. #BattleofCaen link.amazon/B0b5ahEBr You may support us with a one-time donation at: buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... We thank you for your continued support. 141
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Canadian tanks in the streets of Caen, France. July 10, 1945. #BattleofCaen link.amazon/B0b5ahEBr You may support us with a one-time donation at: buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... We thank you for your continued support. 020
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026A lone Canadian fires his 6-pdr at the enemy during the Battle of Ortona. December 1943. #BattleofOrtona link.amazon/B002xvu22 You may support us with a one-time donation at: buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 151
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Sergeant Harold A Marshall, a sniper with the Calgary Highlanders, cleans his No. 4 Mk I (T) rifle near Kapellen, Belgium, 6 October 1944. Sergeant Marshall, was perhaps one of the most famous Canadian images to come out of the Second World War. #CalgaryHighlanders link.amazon/B0iPLE7K1 010
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Wartime parade during the Apple Blossom Festival in Kentville in 1941. #HomeFront link.amazon/B0b1Anj16 150
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Sunrise on the Western Front, April 1917. This footage shows Canadian troops at a front-line machine gun post at dawn, filmed in April 1917, probably during the Second Battle of Arras. #SecondBattleofArras link.amazon/B02KpG36G 051
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Members of the Royal Canadian Regiment take over guard duties at Compound 66, where North Korean officers and other ranks are interned, June 1952. #KoreanWar amzn.to/4gUUAEK 050
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Stretcher bearers evacuating casualties from “A” Company Headquarters, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (P.P.C.L.I.) north of Ortona, Italy, 20 Jan 1944. #BattleofOrtona amzn.to/3OR9ssc If you enjoy my content, please consider a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 030
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Ambulance Corps Attending to a Casualty at Camp Petawawa, Ont. 1912. The Militia Medical Service began in 1899 & change designateions as different Corps a number of time until it was redesignated “The Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps” on 3 Nov 1919. amzn.to/4tADOx5 130
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 23/07/20263 Cdn soldiers, with camouflaged faces, exit the front after a night trench raid at Avion in July 1917. These soldiers,most likely from the 116th Bttn ran high-profile raids on the German trenches on July 22-23, 1917. From 1915, Cdns participated in hit-and-run trench raids on German trenches. 041
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Members of the Royal Canadian Regiment practise “Arrowhead” anti-riot formation at the Koje-do Island prisoner of war camp for North Koreans, June 1952. #KoreanWar amzn.to/3ZMSxtM 042
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Canadian Infantry during the Battle of Paardeberg on 27th February 1900. Please visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com for much more about this topic. #Canada1899-1902 amzn.to/3QDZ9bT 050
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026A group of Canadian Officers are assembled during the period before the Canadian contingent sailed to South Africa to fight in the Boer War, 1899. Lt Col WD Otter seated in centre. Please visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com for much more about this topic. #Canada1899-1902 amzn.to/4viybo5 040
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Pte John McDermott of the 62nd Saint John Fusiliers, and the 2nd Special Service Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment during the Boer War. This is the only known photo of him. Please visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com for much more about this topic. #Canada1899-1902 amzn.to/44In8d8 041
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026New Brunswick soldiers, Boer War, 1902. Both the 62nd Reg't St. John Fusiliers & 71st York Regiment contributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents during the South African War. Please visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com for much more about this topic. #Canada1899-1902 amzn.to/3SK99AR 042
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Canadian troops, Cape Town,South Africa, 1899. The original caption at the bottom: “Original Caption: ‘Loyal to the Mother Country - Canadian fighters for British Supremacy, Cape Town’, 1899.” Visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com 4 more about this topic. #CanadaintheBoerWar amzn.to/4b78uzI 010
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Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026A Canadian Six-Inch Gun Crew in the field during the Boer War, 1899-1902. Please visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com for much more about this topic. #Canada1899-1902 amzn.to/3QX18YE 020
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Troop Transport Ship Idaho Disembarking Boer War Troops, Halifax, 1900. Please visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com for much more about this topic. #Canada1899-1902 amzn.to/4fiFdEB 040
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Canadian soldiers are seen embarking from the Port of Halifax for South Africa on board SS Milwaukee during the Second Boer War. 1900. Please visit canadasmilitaryhistory.substack.com for much more about this topic. #Canada1899-1902 amzn.to/4v9uDVr 030
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Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Lance-Corporal J.E. Cunningham of The Essex Scottish Regiment practices firing a Lifebuoy flamethrower near Xanten, Germany, 10 March 1945. #TheMarchtoBerlin1945 amzn.to/3PuS3FS If you enjoy my content, please consider a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 050
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Lance-Corporal J.D. Robillard of The Royal Regiment of Canada passing a sign which reads “Lend Your Dough To Finish The Show - Buy V Bonds”, Putte, Netherlands, 14 October 1944. amzn.to/49Gn54m If you enjoy my content, please consider a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 020
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Lance-Corporal J.A. Weston, West Nova Scotia Regiment, aiming his Bren gun across the Foglia River during the advance on the Gothic Line near Montelabbate, Italy, August 30, 1944. #TheGothicLine amzn.to/3Px9O7q 040
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Infantrymen of The Carleton and York Regiment preparing to lob a hand grenade into a sniper’s hideout, Campochiaro, Italy, 23 October 1943. #TheCarletonandYorkRegiment amzn.to/4fdbVrm If you enjoy my content, please consider a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 020
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Lieutenant-General E.L.M. Burns, General Officer Commanding 1st Canadian Corps, consults his map en route to Rimini, Italy, 23 September 1944. #CanadasFightinItaly1944 amzn.to/42qybGU 140
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Stretcher bearers evacuating casualties from “A” Company Headquarters, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) north of Ortona, Italy, 20 January 1944. #BattleofOrtona amzn.to/3OR9ssc If you enjoy my content, please consider a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 030
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Personnel of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry advancing past a 'Sherman' tank. July 19, 1943. amzn.to/4egt56J Your financial support is essential to our continued ability to bring you engaging historical stories. You may support us at: www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 140
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 10/06/2026A RCAMC orderly tends to the burned leg of a young French boy while his brother looks on, near the village of Villons‑les‑Buissons in the Canadian sector of Normandy. June 19, 1944. amzn.to/4uC5PVS Your support would be greatly appreciated. buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 020
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Cooking in the Trenches Canadian soldiers gather around an improvised stove. It appears that interwoven branches were laid in the on the ground to give better footing in the mud. This undated image was taken before the 1st gas attack in April 1915, as none of the soldiers are wearing respirators. 160
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 27/05/2026L/Cpl. Wm McLean (426144) of the 10th Bttn, CEF, receives the DCM from Lt‑Gen Sir Edwin Alderson near Locre, Belgium, in August 1916. The ceremony took place after the heavy fighting at Mount Sorrel earlier that year. amzn.to/42ThKDf You may support us at: www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 010
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Sniping instruction. June, 1916. #CanadianSnipers amzn.to/4e47uhI 010
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Image: Canadian soldiers carrying a wounded comrade on the Somme front. November, 1916. amzn.to/4nMnHvf Your financial support is essential to our continued ability to bring you engaging historical stories. You may support us at: www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 030
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 24/05/2026A Canadian soldier, too unwell to travel, is prepared for transportation to a hospital in England, from a staging area behind the lines. October, 1916. #WesternFront amzn.to/4fCa3Zt You may support us at: www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 080
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 24/05/2026A horse killed by a direct hit during the Battle of Courcellette. September 15-22, 1916 #BattleofCourcellette amzn.to/4e0HWBX You may support us at: www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 000
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 24/05/2026War Weary Heroes. These “walking wounded” Canadian soldiers from several bttns, are seen with captured pieces of enemy equipment, while some have field medical cards attached to their uniforms. France, Oct. 1916. If you enjoy my content, consider a donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 030
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Capt. P.F. Fleming, of the 60th Battalion, is seen in an advanced post on Hill 60, in the Ypres Salient in Aug 1916. amzn.to/4faMirv Your financial support is essential to our continued ability to bring you engaging historical stories. You may support us at: www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 050
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Transporting wounded Canadian on a light railcar. Battle of Courcelette, Sept. 1916. Note the Cdn soldier sheltering under the rail tracks. It seems an odd place to be, since fighting had ceased. “Shell Shock” may be an answer. Your support is critical: www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 010
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 16/05/2026An artilleryman with the 2nd Canadian Siege Battery is shown with a captured German MG 08/15 machine gun, . France, Autumn 1918 during the Hundred Days Offensive. #2ndCanadianSiegeBatteryWWI amzn.to/4dtVsN9 130
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 16/05/2026"Ambulance Corps Doing the Real Thing at Camp Petawawa, Ontario. 1912." The Militia Medical Service was established in 1899. By late 1919, the Permanent Medical Corps and the Militia medical corps were consolidated and became “The Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.” amzn.to/4tADOx5 040
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Lieutenant Louis Woods of Le Régiment de Maisonneuve observing a German position during Operation Veritable near Nijmegen, Netherlands, 8 February 1945. #OperationVeritable1945 amzn.to/42mlZXH If you enjoy my content, please consider a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 040
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Infantrymen of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in a Buffalo amphibious vehicle taking part in Operation Veritable en route from Niel to Keeken, Germany, 9 February 1945. #OperationVeritable1945 amzn.to/4d0Yb1A 020
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Stretcher bearers evacuating casualties from “A” Company Headquarters, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (P.P.C.L.I.) north of Ortona, Italy, 20 January 1944. #BattleofOrtona amzn.to/3OR9ssc 040
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Lieutenant-General E.L.M. Burns, General Officer Commanding 1st Canadian Corps, consults his map en route to Rimini, Italy, 23 September 1944. #CanadasFightinItaly1944 amzn.to/42qybGU 020
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Infantrymen of The Carleton and York Regiment preparing to lob a hand grenade into a sniper’s hideout, Campochiaro, Italy, 23 October 1943. #TheCarletonandYorkRegiment amzn.to/4fdbVrm 010
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Lance-Corporal J.A. Weston, West Nova Scotia Regiment, aiming his Bren gun across the Foglia River during the advance on the Gothic Line near Montelabbate, Italy, August 30, 1944. #TheGothicLine amzn.to/3Px9O7q 030
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Lance-Corporal J.D. Robillard of The Royal Regiment of Canada passing a sign which reads “Lend Your Dough To Finish The Show - Buy V Bonds”, Putte, Netherlands, 14 October 1944. #CanadaintheNetherlands1944 amzn.to/49Gn54m 081
Canada's Military History @canadasmilhist.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Lance-Corporal Bill Baggott sleeping on his motorcycle, Falaise, France, ca.13-14 August 1944 #CanadaandtheBattleoftheFalaisePocket amzn.to/42sNKxL If you enjoy my content, consider a donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/CanadasMilit... 041