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Major General Thomas Bland “Jingo” Strange was a larger-than-life soldier who spent ten years establishing Canada’s formative professional army and led the last battle on Canadian soil in 1885.  He was born in India on 15 September 1831, received his education in Ireland, commission in the Royal Artillery in Britain, and served throughout the British […]

After Confederation, Britain pushed for Canada to provide for its own defence.  By 1871, most of the British Regulars had left, except in Halifax.  Canada responded by authorizing the formation of A and B Batteries of Garrison Artillery and Schools of Gunners.  LCol G. A. French commanded A Battery in Kingston, Ontario, and LCol T.

Welcome to the RCA Museum’s UBIQUE 150 Exhibit.  The purpose of this exhibit is to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the formation of A and B Batteries in 1871.  These units were the first “full-time” or “regular” elements of the post-Confederation Canadian Army.  They represent a significant step in the advancement of Canada. In 2021,

Today, The Royal Regiment has Regular Force and Reserve Force units.  Most Regular Force units belong to the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (RCHA).  Reserve Force units are Field Artillery Regiments, RCA. The Regular Force has five units, including four operational regiments and one artillery school.  The four front-line regiments include 1 RCHA in Shilo, 2

On 11 September 2001, terrorists launched a series of attacks on the United States.  On 7 October 2001, the US and its allies invaded Afghanistan. After the fall of the Taliban government, the UN authorized a NATO-led force.  In 2002, Canada committed a battle group to fight in Afghanistan.  Canadian troops patrolled Kabul and helped