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Museums Canadian War Museum This is the web site of the Canadian War Museum, or Musee Canadien de la Guerre, Canada's national museum of military history. The site provides information on the museum, its collections and exhibitions. There is also a military history section which links to various resources including: a teachers page that contains education materials and online activities for school children; a Seriously Cool Stuff youth page that contains games and activities and learning resources; and sections on the Battle of Vimy Ridge during World War One, the South African War (1899-1902), the Salvation Army and NATO. There is also a section titled Democracy at War: Canadian Newspapers and the Second World War, which is a searchable digitised collection of newspaper clippings that report on Second World War events. The site is available in French and English language versions. Directorate of History and Heritage This site provides access to the Canadian National Defence Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH) whose mission is to develop and provide Canadian military and forces history, traditions, music and museums. The web site provides information on the DHH including its duties and organisational structure. The site is divided into sections covering: history and archives, which contains the historical resources centre and Canadian military history dates; heritage and tradition which provides access to the National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials; honours and awards; Canadian Forces museums; Canadian Forces music; and publications. French and English language versions of the site are available. Imperial War Museum : Online Exhibitions This site provides access to online exhibitions about Britain at war. The exhibitions cover the Battle of the Atlantic during the World War Two, the Battles of Jutland and Gallipoli during the First World War, the campaign in Burma 1942-1945, Pearl Harbour, submarine development during the twentieth century, the Falklands conflict, the Spanish Civil War, teh Battle of Britain 1940 and the Korean War 1950-1953. Each exhibition contains text, photographs, references to original documents and sound clips. The web page also links to a recollections of war sound archive, and a selection of pictures from the Photograph Archive from the two world wars and conflicts post-1945. Juno Beach Centre : Canada in WWII This is an online museum about the Canadian contribution to the Second World War. The events section looks at key moments during World War Two experienced by Canadians including the eve of war; Canada's entry into the order of battle; key battles including D-Day, the Normandy and Italian campaigns, and the Invasion of Sicily; and the return to peace and VE Day. There is a people section which provides biographies of key players in the conflict from Canada, the UK, US, Poland and Germany. The arms and weapons section provides information on land, sea, air and medical equipment. Each section contains images and suggested further reading and some have video clips that can be watched online. There is also an interactive centre on the web site that contains interactive animations of events and technologies. A French version of the site is also available. Library and Archives Canada : War and Military This site provides resources on the Canadian military and wars involving Canada. It contains online research tools which allow the searching of digital collections online such as the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) database which contains personnel files of those who enlisted during the First World War. There is also a searchable database of Canadian soldiers of the South African (Boer) War and digital war diaries of the CEF from World War One. There are also virtual exhibitions which provide selected Library and Archive Canada materials which include audio and video files. There are also research aids to assist in finding relevant resources. The site is also available in French. National Army Museum The National Army Museum collects objects and records relating to the history of the British Army from 1415 to the present. The site provides information on the museum including visitor information, lists of special events and gallery and collection information. The site also provides a history of the British Army with summaries of battles and campaigns in which they have been involved. This includes the English Civil War, the Crimean War, the Boer War, the First and Second World wars, Korea, the Falklands and the Gulf. The site also provides advice on researching Army history, listing other useful resources such as books, web sites, museums and archives. Online Exhibits at the Archives of Ontario This site provides a list of online exhibitions at the Archives of Ontario and links to them. The exhibitions include: Canadian posters from the First World War; the Home Front which looks at Ontario-based regiments' participation in the D-Day landings at Normandy; the War of 1812; the American Civil War and Fenian Raids in the 1860s; World War One war artists; children's art from the Spanish Civil War; and Canadian war heroes. French and english language versions of the site are available. Public Record Office : The First World War : Sources for History Formed through a partnership between the Public Record Office and the Imperial War Museum, this site is an online exhibition of First World War source material. Drawing on historical documents, film and sound recordings, the site is divided into five galleries; the First World War 1914-18, Britain and the War, the military conflict, service records for the First World War and the aftermath. Each gallery contains images and transcripts of original documents, photographs, suggested further reading and links to websites of interest. There are also special resources sections arranged into documents, spotlights on history which looks at various issues such as the anti-war movement, battles, and people which includes biographies. Further resources include a timeline, maps and glossary. REME Museum of Technology historic vehicle collection This site includes images of the following military vehicles: Land Rover, Austin Champ, Bedford RL, Armoured Humber, Ford E2, AEC for Semi-Trailer, Semi-Trailer, Motorcycle BSA B40, Motorcycle Canam, Conqueror, Centurion, Chieftain, Challenger, Sherman M74, Churchill, Sherman Beach, M578 ARV, T653 Chinese ARV, Samson, T72 ARV, Half Track, FV432 (Personnel), FV434 (Maintenance), AEC, Volvo EKA, Chevrolet, Leyland, Ward LaFrance, Austin K6 Gantry, Scammell Pioneer SV1S, Scammell Pioneer SV2S, Scammell Explorer, Scammell EKA, Foden, Bedford MJP, Wrecker Diamond, Western Star, Thornycroft Hathi, Ferret Scout, Saxon, Snow Trac Oversnow, Volvo Oversnow, Alvis Stalwart, Thornycroft Antar, Tank Transporter, 7½ ton Trailer, 10 ton Trailer, Tractor for 30 ton Trailer, AEC Repair Platform, Albion 10 ton, Albion 3 ton, Bedford QL, Commer Q4, Wheeled Servicing, Generator, Lightweight Machinery, Dummy Axle, Electronic Repair, Power and Machinery. Roberts Armory Roberts Armory is a travelling exhibition of US artillery and military vehicles from the Second World War. This site provides images and historical information of the vehicles in the collection, plus details of magazines and links to other related sites. The images of the collection include museum exhibits, musical collections, restoration technology, research and development, the 70th Tank Battalion, World War Two reenacting and World War Two archives. Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers(REME)Museum of Technology This web site lists the museum's exhibits, related to the REME and previously the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, including models, photographs, uniforms, papers up to the Falklands War, radio, radar and electronic test equipment. Some electronic images are available, and archives are searchable. The site also has links to other REME sites and information on museum opening times. Veterans Affairs Canada : Canada Remembers This is the website of the Canada Remembers Program, which is a memorial to the achievements and sacrifices of servicemen serving for Canada in wars and peacekeeping efforts. The site provides information on remembrance days and veteran events. The history section provides photo galleries, VC winner lists and information on Canadians who fought in the South African (Boer) War, the First World War, Second World War and Korean War. There is also a records and collections section which contains video and audio conversations with approximately 75 veterans of the First World War and another 675 Second World War and Korea veterans; a prose and poetry section; digitised versions of the books of remembrance on display on Parliament Hill in Ottawa; Canadian orders, medals and decorations, and digital war art. In addition, there is the Canadian Virtual War Memorial, which is a registry of information on graves and memorials. The site is also available in French. WW2 People's War : Archive Provided by the BBC, this site provides stories, recollections and memories contributed by members of the public on the Second World War. The archive is divided into subject areas which include contributions on anniversaries such as D-Day, VE and VJ Day, and Dunkirk; items from the armed forces; bombing and the blitz; books, diaries, letters and poetry; civil defence; weaponry; women and war; the home front and military units. |
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