Women in the Canadian Army RCA Museum staff recently added a female mannequin to their Second World War display, as women in the Canadian Army gained importance during that period. Although female Gunners were never in active combat roles, they served as plotters, telephonists, recorders, and predictors in plotting rooms and did administrative work in […]
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Horses In The Canadian Military The RCA Museum displays two realistic-looking, life-sized horses that draw the attention of many visitors. Accompanying one of these horses is an artilleryman outfitted in a 1905 Canadian military uniform, demonstrating how far back the relationship between horse and military extends. The proof of these ties also exists in the
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The Origins of Canadian Peacekeeping, Part 1: UNTSO The RCA Museum is proud to present In the Service of Peace: Canada’s Peacekeepers. This exhibit traces the history of Canadian peacekeeping by telling the stories of individual soldiers. 2023 marks both the 75th anniversary of the first United Nations peacekeeping operation, as well as the 35th
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M114/39 Howitzer We recently moved our M114/39 howitzer to a new prominent location in our gun park. Visitors now have an excellent view of the howitzer’s profile; note the photo to the right. We also call the M114/39 the Gerald Bull gun. Gifted Canadian engineer Gerald Bull developed long-range artillery making the M114/39 possible. Later,
