New articles are available from Canadian Military History!

While not one of their webinar notices, these articles are being provided by the organization that Dominion Command has partnered with.  So it may be of interest to some members.


Nursing Sisters of the First World War, Canadian troops in Iceland, and an artist POW.
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New articles are available from Canadian Military History!

Vol. 31, No. 1, Winter / Spring 2022

“Long and Strenuous Duties in France”

Abstract: This article endeavours to understand the strenuous circumstances which caused neurasthenia and nervous debility in Canadian nursing sisters during the First World War. By examining the treatment they received for their condition at the Canadian Red Cross X Special Hospital and at Northwood Hospital for Sick Sisters in Buxton, this article also explores how Canadian medical authorities handled the nurses’ treatment and momentarily challenged previous conceptions concerning mental illness in women.

Z Force on the Ground

Abstract: The date of 10 May 1940 is well known for the start of the German blitzkrieg and the end of Neville Chamberlain’s tenure as British Prime Minister. That fateful day also opened a chapter in Canada’s war story that, in the end, saw more than 2,600 Canadian servicemen deployed to far-away but strategic Iceland. The Canadian commitment to that remote island from June 1940 to April 1941 was a metaphoric stepping-stone in the long Allied struggle against the Axis powers in the North Atlantic, building what ultimately became a secure strategic bridge for the deployment of the forces that liberated Europe.

“Resigned to My Sad Fate”

Abstract: In September 1914, forty-one-year-old artist Arthur Nantel, from Montreal, Quebec, enlisted as a private in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Travelling overseas with the First Contingent, his trial by fire came during the Second Battle of Ypres, in April 1915. Captured during the battle, Private Nantel spent the rest of the war as a prisoner in Germany. During his captivity, Nantel left a unique visual legacy of his experiences. Based on several documents written by Nantel in 1919 and on thirty-one of his works of art held at the Canadian War Museum, this article explores his war service and works of art that provide a rare glimpse into the Allied prisoner of war experience in Germany.

Résumé: En septembre 1914, Arthur Nantel, un artiste montréalais de quarante et un ans, s’enrôlait comme soldat dans le Corps expéditionnaire canadien. Mobilisé au sein du premier contingent, Nantel subit son baptême de feu lors de la deuxième bataille d’Ypres, en avril 1915. Capturé pendant la bataille, l’artiste a laissé un héritage visuel unique, témoignant de son expérience de la captivité. Cet article, fondé sur des documents qu’il a rédigés en 1919 et sur trente et une de ses oeuvres qui se trouvent au Musée canadien de la guerre, examine son service militaire et donne un rare aperçu de l’expérience des prisonniers de guerre alliés en Allemagne.

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‘Why not?’ A Canadian sniper in Ukraine

An item from the Legion Magazine that may be of interest to some members.


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‘Why not?’ A Canadian sniper in Ukraine

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‘Why not?’ A Canadian sniper in Ukraine

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

Snipers don’t generally talk much about what they do, especially outside their exclusive circles.

Both feared and reviled by their enemies, they perform their deadly work from the shadows—and they prefer to keep it there. Some are haunted by their victims: “I see their faces,” a Ukrainian sniper named Sasha recently told The Economist.

 

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Indigenous pilots lost in the skies of WWI

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Three Canadians earn honours in Afghanistan explosion

STORY BY SHARON ADAMS

After several days of rain, the sun finally reappeared in Nalgham District of Kandahar Province in Afghanistan on April 11, 2007.

Troop 1, B Squadron of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, had just finished a three-day observation patrol and, as the sun set, they were waiting at an observation post for Troop 2 to relieve them.

 

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Members may want to note the second item related to the discovery of a World War I Canadian soldier.


Welcome to the CWGC’s latest newsletter

An Evening At Brookwood • Canadian Soldier Of The First World War Identified • CWGC Archive Receives Accredited Archive Status • Private Michael Hughes’ Grave Marked After 105 Years
• War Graves Week Nominated For 2022 Webby Award

We would like to invite you to join us for a very special evening of remembrance, history and music in aid of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).
This unique event will be held at the CWGC Brookwood Military Cemetery on Thursday 26th May. Bring along your picnic and blankets and enjoy this outdoor event. We’ve put together a memorable programme for you, that’s perfect for all the family including live performances from Harp & a Monkey, the Military Wives Choir Sandhurst, Gordon’s School Pipes and Drums and The Purcell School of Music.

By coming along, you will be helping us keep the memories of those who died during the World Wars alive, as all profits from the evening will be going to the charitable arm of the CWGC.

Tickets are available now. Book yours to avoid disappointment!

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CANADIAN SOLDIER OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR IDENTIFIED

The remains of Sergeant Richard Musgrave have been formally identified by the Canadian Armed Forces Casualty Identification Program following the recovery of remains and artefacts by CWGC during a munitions clearing operation north of Lens, France.

Read more about Sergeant Richard Musgrave’s story.

CWGC ARCHIVE RECEIVES ACCREDITED ARCHIVE STATUSCWGC are delighted to have been awarded Accredited Archive Service status by The National Archives administered Archive Service Accreditation scheme. Read more.
PRIVATE MICHAEL HUGHES’ GRAVE MARKED AFTER 105 YEARSThanks to the research of CWGC’s Eyes on, Hands On volunteer Jim Renwick, the location of the unmarked grave of Private Michael Hughes has been discovered, now marked with a Commission headstone. Find out more about Private Hughes’ story.

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CWGC WAR GRAVES WEEK NOMINATED FOR 2022 WEBBY AWARD – VOTE FOR US!CWGC is excited to announce that War Graves Week is a Webby Nominee in the Advertising, Media & PR – Best Use of Online Media category by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
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Military families deserve our thanks

An item from a fellow veterans organization in the Bay Area.


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Support America’s Military Families - Help us raise $75,000 by 4/30 - GIVE NOW
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Dear Michael Barbour,
When people think of military heroes, they usually picture men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line to protect our Country.
But there is another group of heroes that make sacrifices along with our Servicemembers: military families and dependent children. They often endure long absences, constant worry when their loved ones are sent to combat zones, and endure disruptive permanent change of station moves every few years.
Because you deeply respect our nation’s Armed Forces, we are certain you share our commitment to take care of our own. That is why we are asking you to help raise $75,000 by April 30 to support both our military heroes and our heroes on the home front.
Your gift will deliver care packages that lift the spirits of troops deployed overseas, provide scholarships to children and families of Active Duty service members and Veterans, offer solace to parents who lost a child in the line of duty, and much more.
Please respond today. Every dollar of your gift goes to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve those who sacrifice so much for our Nation.
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2022 #ARMYRUN Newsletter! | Bulletin #COURSEARMÉE 2022

This army/veterans focused event may be of interest to some members.  Note the virtual option that may allow our members to also participate.


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Early bird pricing extended!!
Register for the 2022 virtual edition of Canada Army Run, presented by BMO, now at the lowest prices of the year! All events are available at early bird rates until April 22, 2022 at midnight (EST). Sign up today and make our unique event part of your 2022 race season. 

A decision will be made this spring in regards to the in-person event, and we will communicate the outcome to you as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on being No Ordinary Race, with military presence critical to your Canada Army Run experience.  For our latest position for our in-person event click here.

Early bird pricing in effect until April 22!

Register Now

Tarifs réduits de la préinscription prolongée !!

Inscrivez-vous maintenant à l’édition virtuelle 2022 de la Course de l’Armée du Canada, présenté par BMO, à nos prix le plus bas de l’année! Toutes les épreuves sont offertes aux tarifs réduits de la préinscription jusqu’au 22 avril 2022 à minuit (HNE).

Une décision sera prise au printemps concernant notre événement en personne, et nous vous aviserons dès que possible. Nous sommes fiers de présenter une Course extraordinaire, et la présence militaire est essentielle à l’expérience de la Course de l’Armée du Canada, consultez la page suivante Nouvelles – Course de l’armée (armyrun.ca).

Tarif pour inscription hâtive jusqu’au 22 avril!

Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui!

No Ordinary Race

Upcoming: The Battle of Vimy Ridge (Apr 21)
April 9 is Vimy Ridge Day. In honour of this, we themed our first 2022 training events around this historic moment.

All 2022 registrants can take part in a 5K or 10K event, starting April 21, and will receive a special digital medal in their Race Roster account! No additional registration or purchase is required.

Distance options:

  • Juno 2K
  • 5K presented by General Dynamics Mission Systems – Canada
  • 10K presented by Accora Village, CAF’s First Choice for Ottawa Apartments and Townhomes

Participants receive:

  • Opportunity to upload results time
  • Exclusive digital finisher medal for each event completed
  • Digital finisher certificate for each event completed
  • Access to upload training race results do not expire until September 8, 2022, as we welcome participants all season to join our training community!

Participation instruction will be sent prior to April 21 to registrants. Make sure you are signed up to take part!

To learn more about the Battle of Vimy Ridge, please visit here: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/battles-and-stages/battle-of-vimy-ridge 

Une Course Extraordinaire

À venir : La bataille de la crête de Vimy (21 avril)
Le 9 avril est le jour de la bataille de la crête de Vimy. En l’honneur de cette journée, nous avons organisé nos premières activités d’entraînement 2022 autour de ce moment historique.

Toutes les personnes inscrites en 2022 peuvent participer à une activité de 5 km ou de 10 km, à partir du 21 avril, et elles recevront une médaille numérique spéciale dans leur compte Race Roster! Aucune inscription ni aucun achat supplémentaire n’est nécessaire.

Distances :

  • Course Juno 2 km
  • Course de 5 km présentée par General Dynamics Mission Systems – Canada
  • Course de 10 km présentée par Accora Village, le premier choix des FAC en matière d’appartements et de maisons de ville à Ottawa

Les participants pourront profiter de ce qui suit :

  • Possibilité de télécharger les temps de course.
  • Médaille numérique exclusive de finaliste pour chaque activité réalisée.
  • Certificat numérique de finaliste pour chaque activité réalisée.
  • L’accès au téléchargement des résultats des courses d’entraînement n’expirera pas avant le 8 septembre 2022, car nous invitons les participants de toute la saison à se joindre à notre communauté d’entraînement!

Les instructions de participation seront envoyées avant le 21 avril aux personnes inscrites. Assurez-vous d’être inscrit pour participer!

Pour en savoir plus sur la bataille de la crête de Vimy, veuillez consulter la page suivante : La bataille de la crête de Vimy – Anciens Combattants Canada

No Ordinary Race

Upcoming: Canadian Rangers 75th Anniversary Challenge! (May 1-31)

To celebrate the historic 75th anniversary of the Canadian Rangers, we challenge you to log 75 kilometers throughout the month of May. This challenge is open to all current 2022 Canada Army Run participants.

Participation instruction will be sent prior to May 1 to registrants.

About the Canadian Rangers:
The Canadian Rangers are a part of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Reserves working in remote, isolated and coastal regions of Canada. They provide lightly-equipped, self-sufficient mobile forces to support CAF national security and public safety operations within Canada. They regularly train alongside other CAF members to remain prepared.

Some of the ways they protect Canada include:

  • Conducting patrols;
  • Reporting unusual activities or sightings;
  • Collecting local data for the CAF;
  • Performing sovereignty or national security duties;
  • Assisting in search and rescue efforts;
  • Assisting with natural disasters such as forest fires and floods.

Une Course Extraordinaire

À venir : Défi du 75e anniversaire des Rangers canadiens ! (Du 1er au 31 mai)

Pour célébrer le 75e anniversaire historique des Rangers canadiens, nous vous mettons au défi de parcourir 75 kilomètres pendant le mois de mai. Ce défi est lancé à tous les participants actuels de la Course de l’Armée du Canada 2022.

Les instructions de participation seront envoyées avant le 1er mai aux personnes inscrites.

À propos des Rangers canadiens :

Les Rangers canadiens font partie de la Réserve des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et travaillent dans les régions éloignées, isolées et côtières du Canada. Ils fournissent des forces mobiles, légèrement équipées et autosuffisantes, pour appuyer les opérations de sécurité nationale et de sécurité publique des FAC au Canada. Ils s’entraînent régulièrement aux côtés d’autres membres des FAC pour rester prêts.

Voici quelques exemples de ce qu’ils font pour protéger le Canada et les Canadiens :

  • Effectuer des patrouilles;
  • Signaler des activités ou des observations inhabituelles;
  • Recueillir des données locales pour les FAC;
  • Exécuter des tâches liées à la souveraineté ou à la sécurité nationale;
  • Participer aux efforts de recherche et de sauvetage;
  • Fournir de l’aide en cas de catastrophes naturelles telles que les feux de forêt et les inondations.

No Ordinary History

Canadian Ranger Sergeant Emily Coombs of Tofino, British Columbia, has served with 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group for six years and has been the Patrol Commander for the Ucluelet Canadian Ranger Patrol on Vancouver Island for four years. Along with running her patrol, she provides mentorship as an instructor on several courses for the Unit, such as Enhanced Wilderness Survival Training.

CR Sgt Coombs also serves her community as a volunteer firefighter, and she was a member of the Naval Reserve when she was younger. Service and the military have always been a big part of her life, and her passion for both led her to run her first Canada Army Run in 2020.

To learn more visit: armryun.ca/news

Une Histoire Extraordinaire

Le sergent Emily Coombs, de Tofino (Colombie-Britannique), sert dans le 4e Groupe de patrouille de Rangers canadiens depuis six ans et est commandante de la patrouille de Rangers canadiens de Ucluelet, sur l’île de Vancouver, depuis quatre ans. En plus de diriger sa patrouille, elle joue un rôle de mentor à titre d’instructrice dans le cadre de plusieurs cours de l’unité, notamment celui portant sur les techniques avancées de survie en milieu sauvage.

La Sgt Coombs était membre de la Réserve navale lorsqu’elle était plus jeune et elle sert maintenant sa communauté comme pompière volontaire. Le service et la vie militaire ont toujours été des éléments importants de sa vie, et sa passion pour les deux l’a amenée à participer à sa première Course de l’Armée du Canada en 2020.

Pour plus d’information visiter : armyrun.ca/fr/nouvelles

No Ordinary Cause

We are so excited to be back this year for another Canada Army Run! Thank you to the event organizers, participants, donors, and partners for their outstanding dedication to the cause over the years. By participating and fundraising for Canada Army Run, you will help make a difference in the lives of our military members in need.

Please click below to learn more about the Support Our Troops National Summer Camps Program, a program supported through your fundraising efforts. Thank you for standing with us.

To learn more visit: https://www.supportourtroops.ca/Get-Support/National-Summer-Camps-Program

After a neck injury left Cpl Billy Joe Laliberte unable to participate in certain activities, paddleboarding was introduced to him by a friend. Thanks to your support of Soldier On, he was able to receive an equipment grant and now has a way to stay get outside and stay active in his recovery!

To learn more about his recovery click here:  Cpl Billy-Joe Laliberte – Soldier On – Support Stories

Une Cause Extraordinaire

Nous sommes très heureux de tenir la Course de l’Armée du Canada encore une fois cette année! Nous remercions les organisateurs, les participants, les donateurs et les partenaires de leur dévouement exceptionnel à la cause au fil des années. En participant à la Course de l’Armée du Canada et en amassant des fonds, vous aiderez à améliorer la vie des militaires dans le besoin.

Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour en apprendre davantage au sujet du programme national de camps d’été, un programme appuyé par vos efforts de collecte de fonds. Merci de votre appui.

Pour plus d’information visiter : Programme national de camps d’été – Programme national de camps d’été

Après avoir subi une blessure au cou, le Cpl Billy Joe Laliberte n’était plus en mesure de participer à certaines activités, un ami lui a donc fait connaître la planche à pagaie. Grâce à votre soutien à Sans limites, il a pu recevoir une subvention d’équipement et il peut maintenant rester actif pendant son rétablissement!

Pour en savoir plus sur son rétablissement  consulter la page suivante : Cpl Billy-Joe Laliberte – Sans Limites – Témoignages (sans-limites.ca)

No Ordinary Partners

Are you ready to ride? 

The 2022 virtual edition of the Navy Bike Ride, presented by BMO Bank of Montreal is now open. The event is open for those of any age and ability from all across Canada, as well as those sailors, soldiers and aviators deployed around the globe. As in past years, the 2022 Navy Bike Ride will be a free community event.  New to this year’s ride, will be a premium event that will challenge participants as we ride together this summer.

Visit Navybikeride.ca for more information and to register for this exciting event.

#OneNavyStrong

Des Partenaires Extraordinaire

Êtes-vous prêt à rouler ? 

L’édition virtuelle 2022 du Défi-vélo de la Marine, présenté par BMO Banque de Montréal est en ligne. L’événement est ouvert aux participants de tout âge et de toute capacité de tout le Canada, ainsi qu’aux matelots, soldats et aviateurs affectés dans le monde entier. Comme les années précédentes, le Défi-vélo de la Marine 2022 sera un événement communautaire gratuit. En nouveauté cette année, l’événement de premier ordre mettra les participants au défi de rouler ensemble cet été.

Visitez defivelomarine.ca https://defivelomarine.ca/pour plus d’information et pour vous inscrire à cet événement excitant.

#UneMarineUnieetForte

Celebrating Great Events Coming Up
Already registered for Canada Army Run: Virtual? Check out these other great virtual Canadian events to consider for your 2022 race season:
Célébrer les grands événements à venir
Êtes-vous déjà inscrit à la Course de l’Armée du Canada : virtuelle? Découvrez ces autres événements virtuels canadiens pour votre saison de course 2022 :
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