The Navy: A Century in Art
The Navy's Wars

A long and distinguished combat record is central to the navy's history and traditions. An armed force in support of Canadian national interests, it continues to perform a wide variety of important roles, from war fighting and peace support operations, to disaster relief and search and rescue.

D-Day
Painted by Thomas (Tom) Wood in 1944

The D-Day invasion of 6 June 1944 involved more than 100 Canadians ships and 10,000 sailors.

This work by war artist Tom Wood, who accompanied the invasion force, depicts landing craft heading to shore loaded with Canadian troops. Note the fires burning in the French village of Bernières-sur-Mer, caused by the Allied naval bombardment and the battle to seize the village.

Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-4857