The Highly Effective No. 56 Time & Percussion Fuse The RCA Museum has six No. 56 mushroom-shaped time and percussion fuses in the Boer War exhibit circa 1895. Canadians effectively used the No. 56 fuse with shrapnel shells during the Boer War (1899-1902). The introduction of the No. 56 fuse was a significant technological advancement […]
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A Very Long Record of Service Master Gunner James Maher served in the British and Canadian Artilleries for sixty-three years, from 1852 to 1915. He fought in the Crimean War of 1853-56, the Fenian Raid of 1866, and the Northwest Rebellion (Northwest Resistance) of 1885. He served in Canada during the Boer War (1899–1902) and
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The No. 106 Fuse during the Battle of Vimy Ridge The Battle of Vimy Ridge is Canada’s most celebrated military victory during WWI. Yet few remember the extensive artillery bombardment before the battle or the highly effective use of the instantaneous No. 106 fuse. Over 35,000 British and Canadian troops operated over 1,000 guns and
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Over the Top: Canada and the First World War July 2024 to August 2025 We opened our new WW1 temporary exhibit, marking the 110th anniversary of the start of the First World War. In 1914, Canada demonstrated its dedication to the British Empire and willingness to support the Allied cause by mobilizing the First Contingent
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The Gunner Gallery New Permanent Gallery The RCA Museum is proud to announce the opening of the Gunner Gallery. This exhibit explores the history of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery through the eyes of its Gunners by displaying their medals and telling their stories. Eighty-one medal sets are on display, most for the first
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