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Birth of the Victoria Cross
The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal
birth victoria cross • design victoria cross • creation of victoria cross • history victoria cross • metal victoria cross
The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal
birth victoria cross • design victoria cross • creation of victoria cross • history victoria cross • metal victoria cross
Corporal Harry Churchill Beet, VC
He risked his life during the Boer War, served Canada in the First World War and lived in Canada for most of his life. Still, his name is not on the 'official' VC list.
harry beet vc • harry churchill beet • vc • victoria cross • boer war victoria cross
He risked his life during the Boer War, served Canada in the First World War and lived in Canada for most of his life. Still, his name is not on the 'official' VC list.
harry beet vc • harry churchill beet • vc • victoria cross • boer war victoria cross
Private Denis Dempsey, VC
Whether carrying a dying ensign or hefting powder bags through a burning town, Dempsey's VC was earned more than once.
denis dempsey vc • victoria cross • canadian vcs • indian mutiny victoria cross • canadian victoria cross
Whether carrying a dying ensign or hefting powder bags through a burning town, Dempsey's VC was earned more than once.
denis dempsey vc • victoria cross • canadian vcs • indian mutiny victoria cross • canadian victoria cross
Canada's Victoria Cross
From horseback in the Crimea to a fighter plane over Japan, Canadians rank high amongst VC recipients.
canada victoria cross • victoria cross • canadian vc • vc • canada vc
From horseback in the Crimea to a fighter plane over Japan, Canadians rank high amongst VC recipients.
canada victoria cross • victoria cross • canadian vc • vc • canada vc
John Alexander Sinton, VC
Despite numerous wounds he risked his life to render medical aid to his comrades.
alexander sinton vc • victoria cross • canadian victoria cross • medical victoria cross • first world war vc
Despite numerous wounds he risked his life to render medical aid to his comrades.
alexander sinton vc • victoria cross • canadian victoria cross • medical victoria cross • first world war vc
Timothy O'Hea, Victoria Cross 1866
Pte. Timothy O'Hea risked life and limb to save a trainload of immigrants from fire threatening to ignite boxcar of gunpowder and ammunition. He earned the Victoria Cross
pte timothy o'hea vc • victoria cross recipient o'hea • timothy o'hea born brantry cork ireland • o'hea soldier with british army • o'hea vc for bravery canada 1866
Pte. Timothy O'Hea risked life and limb to save a trainload of immigrants from fire threatening to ignite boxcar of gunpowder and ammunition. He earned the Victoria Cross
pte timothy o'hea vc • victoria cross recipient o'hea • timothy o'hea born brantry cork ireland • o'hea soldier with british army • o'hea vc for bravery canada 1866
Frank McNamara VC
The formation in 1914 of Australia's embryonic Flying School. Desert operations in primitive aircraft.
military aviation • ww1 • australian flying corps • frank mcnamara • victoria cross
The formation in 1914 of Australia's embryonic Flying School. Desert operations in primitive aircraft.
military aviation • ww1 • australian flying corps • frank mcnamara • victoria cross
Harry Brown Earned Victoria Cross
Not yet 20 years old, Harry Brown was a Canadian Private in the First World War. His determination to deliver an important message gave new meaning to the word bravery.
private harry brown • victoria cross • john harry brown vc • alberta regiment of 10th canadian infantry battali • german invasion of france
Not yet 20 years old, Harry Brown was a Canadian Private in the First World War. His determination to deliver an important message gave new meaning to the word bravery.
private harry brown • victoria cross • john harry brown vc • alberta regiment of 10th canadian infantry battali • german invasion of france
Private Timothy O'Hea. VC
He went from obscurity to heroism then mysteriously disappeared in Australia.
private ohea • timothy ohea vc • victoria cross • vc • ohea vc
He went from obscurity to heroism then mysteriously disappeared in Australia.
private ohea • timothy ohea vc • victoria cross • vc • ohea vc
Sergeant George Richardson VC
George Richardson earned the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny and later lived and served Canada for 60 years but is missing from the official VC list.
sergeant george richardson vc • victoria cross • vc • richardson vc • canadian victoria cross
George Richardson earned the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny and later lived and served Canada for 60 years but is missing from the official VC list.
sergeant george richardson vc • victoria cross • vc • richardson vc • canadian victoria cross
Victoria Cross
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
Warneford VC
The story of Flight Sub/Lieutenant Reg.Warneford, who in 1915 made the first in-flight destruction of a zeppelin.
military history • world war1 • air combat • german zeppelins • victoria cross
The story of Flight Sub/Lieutenant Reg.Warneford, who in 1915 made the first in-flight destruction of a zeppelin.
military history • world war1 • air combat • german zeppelins • victoria cross
George Cross
The George Cross may not conjure images of bravery such as those associated with the Victoria Cross, but its holders are as heroic and brave.
george cross • victoria cross • royal ulster constabulary • island fortress malta • king george vi
The George Cross may not conjure images of bravery such as those associated with the Victoria Cross, but its holders are as heroic and brave.
george cross • victoria cross • royal ulster constabulary • island fortress malta • king george vi
Harry Stoker
Harry fitted no convention - whether as an intrepid naval commander or treading the boards with Laurence Olivier, life was simply a test. That he passed with honours!
henry stoker • harry stoker • dublin 1885 • royal navy • ae2
Harry fitted no convention - whether as an intrepid naval commander or treading the boards with Laurence Olivier, life was simply a test. That he passed with honours!
henry stoker • harry stoker • dublin 1885 • royal navy • ae2
Kokoda Track Significant Sites
Many Battles were fought on the Kokoda Trail. Australian and Japanese soldiers died fighting on the track, so these are significant places for both countries.
kokoda battlesites • isurava memorial kokoda • bruce kingsbury isurava victoria cross • bomana war cemetery port moresby • brigade hill kokoda
Many Battles were fought on the Kokoda Trail. Australian and Japanese soldiers died fighting on the track, so these are significant places for both countries.
kokoda battlesites • isurava memorial kokoda • bruce kingsbury isurava victoria cross • bomana war cemetery port moresby • brigade hill kokoda
Kokoda Track Wartime History
In 1942 during World War 2, Japanese and Australians fought on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea leaving battle sites that trekkers visit when hiking the Kokoda Trail.
kokoda jungle battles • japanese on kokoda track trail • brigade hill butchers hill battle • kokoda town • port moresby wartime
In 1942 during World War 2, Japanese and Australians fought on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea leaving battle sites that trekkers visit when hiking the Kokoda Trail.
kokoda jungle battles • japanese on kokoda track trail • brigade hill butchers hill battle • kokoda town • port moresby wartime
Lieutenant Robert Shankland VC
The situation was critical, Shankland and his men were cut off and about to loose the position they had just won at a terrible cost in lives.
lieutenant robert shankland vc • robert shankland • victoria cross • passchendaele • world war i
The situation was critical, Shankland and his men were cut off and about to loose the position they had just won at a terrible cost in lives.
lieutenant robert shankland vc • robert shankland • victoria cross • passchendaele • world war i
The Carrier Pigeon
The humble carrier pigeon was an important part of the war effort in the conflicts of the 20th century, used to carry messages from the front line.
carrier pigeon • homing pogpn • rock pigeon • emporer nero • orissa
The humble carrier pigeon was an important part of the war effort in the conflicts of the 20th century, used to carry messages from the front line.
carrier pigeon • homing pogpn • rock pigeon • emporer nero • orissa
The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade actually took place during the Battle of Balaclava, fought on the 25th October 1854 and became renowned for its high number of deaths.
the charge of the light brigade • its impact and aftermath • was it bravery or stupidity? • heavy losses • the creation of the victoria cross
The Charge of the Light Brigade actually took place during the Battle of Balaclava, fought on the 25th October 1854 and became renowned for its high number of deaths.
the charge of the light brigade • its impact and aftermath • was it bravery or stupidity? • heavy losses • the creation of the victoria cross
The Defence of Hong Kong
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
The Ventura Day Bomber
A review of the Ventura medium bomber, which was intended to replace Bomber Command's obsolescent Blenheims, but was unable to survive in daylight over Occupied Europe.
royal air force • bomber command • daylight bombing • raids on holland • american aircraft with the raf.lockheed ventura
A review of the Ventura medium bomber, which was intended to replace Bomber Command's obsolescent Blenheims, but was unable to survive in daylight over Occupied Europe.
royal air force • bomber command • daylight bombing • raids on holland • american aircraft with the raf.lockheed ventura
William Neilson Hall, VC
William Hall holds two firsts in the annals of Canadian VC history. He was the first Canadian sailor and the first Black Canadian to earn the highest valour award.
william neilson hall • william hall • victoria cross • vc • black canadian
William Hall holds two firsts in the annals of Canadian VC history. He was the first Canadian sailor and the first Black Canadian to earn the highest valour award.
william neilson hall • william hall • victoria cross • vc • black canadian
Billy Bishop VC
The story of William Bishop, the dashing Canadian fighter ace who served in two World Wars.
military history • world war1 • air combat • royal flying corps • fighter aces
The story of William Bishop, the dashing Canadian fighter ace who served in two World Wars.
military history • world war1 • air combat • royal flying corps • fighter aces
Billy Bishop: Canadian Flying Ace
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
Canada at Second Battle of Ypres
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
John Liddell VC
The story of Captain John Liddell, a virtually unknown RFC pilot whose devotion to duty has rarely been excelled.
military history • world war1 • royal flying corps • air combat • vc winners
The story of Captain John Liddell, a virtually unknown RFC pilot whose devotion to duty has rarely been excelled.
military history • world war1 • royal flying corps • air combat • vc winners
Passchendaele: 3rd Battle of Ypres
Bloody battle was devastating for Canadian soldiers mired in deep mud, but recapturing Passchendaele Ridge was crucial. There were 15,000 Canadian casualties.
canadians in ww1 • battle of passchendaele • 3rd battle of ypres • passchendaele ridge belgium • 15000 canadian casualties
Bloody battle was devastating for Canadian soldiers mired in deep mud, but recapturing Passchendaele Ridge was crucial. There were 15,000 Canadian casualties.
canadians in ww1 • battle of passchendaele • 3rd battle of ypres • passchendaele ridge belgium • 15000 canadian casualties
Restaurant Review Saint Germain in Calgary
In Calgary, where haute cuisine is a burgeoning industry, Saint Germain stands out with traditional French bistro dishes utilizing fresh local ingredients.
saint germain restaurant • french food calgary • fine dining calgary • saint germain french food • hotel arts
In Calgary, where haute cuisine is a burgeoning industry, Saint Germain stands out with traditional French bistro dishes utilizing fresh local ingredients.
saint germain restaurant • french food calgary • fine dining calgary • saint germain french food • hotel arts
Royal Logistics Corps Museum Surrey
The Royal Logistics Corps Museum was established at Deepcut, Surrey in 1993 and tells the story of British Army logistical support over the last 500 years.
roy larkin • royal logistics corps museum • rlc museum • history of army transport • army transport
The Royal Logistics Corps Museum was established at Deepcut, Surrey in 1993 and tells the story of British Army logistical support over the last 500 years.
roy larkin • royal logistics corps museum • rlc museum • history of army transport • army transport
The Black Watch
The Black Watch, Canada's oldest most respected regiment. From the Boer War to Korea, honour and distinction followed the Watch.
the black watch • the • black • watch • canada
The Black Watch, Canada's oldest most respected regiment. From the Boer War to Korea, honour and distinction followed the Watch.
the black watch • the • black • watch • canada
Barker VC
The story of Billy Barker, the aggressive Canadian pilot who fought an epic solo duel against 60 German fighters in the final days of World War 1.
military history • world war1 • royal flying corps • fighter aces • vc winners
The story of Billy Barker, the aggressive Canadian pilot who fought an epic solo duel against 60 German fighters in the final days of World War 1.
military history • world war1 • royal flying corps • fighter aces • vc winners
Mannock VC
A glimpse of Edward (Mick) Mannock VC, a fiery,obsessive character who became the leading British ace, but without the acclaim accorded to other aces.
military history • world war1 • air combat • royal flying corps • british aces
A glimpse of Edward (Mick) Mannock VC, a fiery,obsessive character who became the leading British ace, but without the acclaim accorded to other aces.
military history • world war1 • air combat • royal flying corps • british aces
Roderick Learoyd VC
In August 1940 Hampden bombers from No.5 Group carried out a hazardous night attack on the Dortmund Ems canal system.
world war 2 • bomber command • raf bombers • night offensive • air vc winners
In August 1940 Hampden bombers from No.5 Group carried out a hazardous night attack on the Dortmund Ems canal system.
world war 2 • bomber command • raf bombers • night offensive • air vc winners
Bristol Blenheim V
W/Cdr. Hugh Malcolm was remembered as a determined and inspiring leader in the harsh conditions of the 1942 North African campaign.
ww2history • rafbombercommand • bombersquadrons • northafrica • bristolblenheim
W/Cdr. Hugh Malcolm was remembered as a determined and inspiring leader in the harsh conditions of the 1942 North African campaign.
ww2history • rafbombercommand • bombersquadrons • northafrica • bristolblenheim
Consolidated Catalina
The PBY Catalina was a vital part of Coastal Command's armoury; and in US Navy and RAAF service it is remembered with affection.
world war ii • battle of the atlantic • coastal command • u-boat attacks • catalinas
The PBY Catalina was a vital part of Coastal Command's armoury; and in US Navy and RAAF service it is remembered with affection.
world war ii • battle of the atlantic • coastal command • u-boat attacks • catalinas
THE BATTLE OF LONE PINE
The story of the Battle of Lone Pine during the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.
world war i • lone pine • australians • gallipoli • turks
The story of the Battle of Lone Pine during the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.
world war i • lone pine • australians • gallipoli • turks
Canadian Military Units
Specific actions and responsibilities of Canada's military, and merchant outfits during the worlds armed conflicts.
canada • war • military • merchant navy • army
Specific actions and responsibilities of Canada's military, and merchant outfits during the worlds armed conflicts.
canada • war • military • merchant navy • army
Dieppe
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
Rorke's Drift
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
The Sopwith Camel
WWI provided such an intense testing ground for early aviation that the simple wooden planes of just before the war were almost antiques just a few years later.
sopwith • camel • biplane • wwi • fighter
WWI provided such an intense testing ground for early aviation that the simple wooden planes of just before the war were almost antiques just a few years later.
sopwith • camel • biplane • wwi • fighter
Albert Ball VC
The story of Albert Ball; surely the RFC's boldest ace, who blazed a fiery trail over the Western Front, only to crash fatally in May 1917.
military history • world war 1 • royal flying corps • air combat • fighter aces
The story of Albert Ball; surely the RFC's boldest ace, who blazed a fiery trail over the Western Front, only to crash fatally in May 1917.
military history • world war 1 • royal flying corps • air combat • fighter aces
Avro Lancaster
A review of the Avro Lancaster which entered RAF service in March 1942; a most critical period for Britain's survival during WWII.
wwii history • famous bombers • raf bomber command • avro lancaster • bomber squadrons
A review of the Avro Lancaster which entered RAF service in March 1942; a most critical period for Britain's survival during WWII.
wwii history • famous bombers • raf bomber command • avro lancaster • bomber squadrons
Bristol Blenheim IV
Much was expected of the Blenheim IV but its crews suffered heavy losses in the opening years of World War II.
world war 2 history • royal air force • bomber command • battle of france • famous bombers
Much was expected of the Blenheim IV but its crews suffered heavy losses in the opening years of World War II.
world war 2 history • royal air force • bomber command • battle of france • famous bombers
Canada Post Announces 2010 Stamp Program
Roadside attractions, the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, and William Hall are just some of the new issues scheduled to be released by Canada Post in 2010.
canadian stamps • canada post • william hall • roadside attractions • winter olympics
Roadside attractions, the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, and William Hall are just some of the new issues scheduled to be released by Canada Post in 2010.
canadian stamps • canada post • william hall • roadside attractions • winter olympics
Heritage Sites of Kilmainham
In the Dublin district of Kilmainham are two buildings that should be on the itinerary of every visitor to the capital.
kilmainham gaol • irish famine • 1916 easter rising • irish museum of modern art • royal hospital kilmainham
In the Dublin district of Kilmainham are two buildings that should be on the itinerary of every visitor to the capital.
kilmainham gaol • irish famine • 1916 easter rising • irish museum of modern art • royal hospital kilmainham
James Thomas Byford McCudden VC
A glimpse of James McCudden, with 57 victories he was ranked fourth in the list of British Aces, only to lose his life in a tragic accident.
world war 1 • royal flying corps • western front • british aces • mccudden vc
A glimpse of James McCudden, with 57 victories he was ranked fourth in the list of British Aces, only to lose his life in a tragic accident.
world war 1 • royal flying corps • western front • british aces • mccudden vc
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)
Actions, wars, movements, of one of Canada's most prestigious combat units. From World War I to Korea.
world war i • wwi • world war ii • wwii • korea
Actions, wars, movements, of one of Canada's most prestigious combat units. From World War I to Korea.
world war i • wwi • world war ii • wwii • korea
South Africa - Explore The Battlefield Sites
The route covers all of the major battle sites: Rorke's Drift, Blood River, Tlana, Isandlwana, as well as the siege of Ladysmith and the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains.
south africa • south africa the battlefield sites • kwazulu natal • blood river • tlana
The route covers all of the major battle sites: Rorke's Drift, Blood River, Tlana, Isandlwana, as well as the siege of Ladysmith and the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains.
south africa • south africa the battlefield sites • kwazulu natal • blood river • tlana
The Battle of Ortona
For eight days, in December of 1943, Canadian soldiers fought a vicious battle against Hitler's elite paratroopers, in a small Italian seaport named Ortona.
battle of ortona • italian campaign • canada's stalingrad • mouse holing technique • canadian army
For eight days, in December of 1943, Canadian soldiers fought a vicious battle against Hitler's elite paratroopers, in a small Italian seaport named Ortona.
battle of ortona • italian campaign • canada's stalingrad • mouse holing technique • canadian army
The Douglas DC3 Series
The DC3's origins began in 1933 and 7 decades later, this evergreen transport is still in operation in all corners of the globe.
world war 2 history • air combat • raf transport command • burma campaign • arnhem operation
The DC3's origins began in 1933 and 7 decades later, this evergreen transport is still in operation in all corners of the globe.
world war 2 history • air combat • raf transport command • burma campaign • arnhem operation
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