Themes

Large-scale military aviation began with the First World War, not long after the 1909 flight of the Silver Dart marked the start of aviat

Prior to the First World War, Canada’s defence relied on the British Army and the Canadian militia. A small permanent force was created i

Prior to the creation of a Canadian navy, Britain’s Royal Navy was responsible for the military defence of Canada’s waters. This changed

Prior to the First World War, few women experienced military service. Twelve women, including trained nurses and Anglican nuns, assisted