Canadian Tank Crews Landing on Juno Beach, June 6, 1944.

Canadian tank crews are seen removing water-proofing from their tanks on the Normandy beachhead during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944.

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The Battle of Caen, July 1944

This photograph was taken in the similar area as the previous one, now is civilian free. This Canadian tank, is stopped in the streets of Caen, France. July 10, 1944.

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The Battle of Caen, July 1944

Canadian tanks in the streets of Caen, France. July 10, 1944.

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Canada's Military History 2.0

Welcome to Canada's Military History 2.0—a dynamic, image-rich archive dedicated to exploring Canada’s military past. From early colonial skirmishes & Indigenous alliances to the global conflicts of today, this site brings history to life through our photographs, archival footage, & original writing. Whether you’re a curious person with a passing interest in our military history, you’ll find lots here that challenge, illuminate, & honour the vastness of our military heritage.

Cooking in the Trenches

Canadian soldiers gather around an improvised stove. The interwoven branches in the bottom left corner could have been used to hold up trench walls or laid on the ground to offer better footing in the mud. This undated image may have been taken before the first gas attack in April 1915, as none of the soldiers are wearing respirators.

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