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Mav, The demise of ASW capability, as was stated, started with the plan to scrap the Bonaventure in 1970.  This decision was announced as a part of the government's 1969 policy to reduce defence spending and numbers, and to change Canada's defence priorities.  On Friday, Sept 19, 1969, the MND...

Cdn Aviator, You mentioned that the retention of the Snowbirds is a matter of debate within the Air Force.  Can you elaborate on the arguments being used, both pro and con? Other than the cost, which is probably minimal (my guess), I can't see a reason why there would be an institutional...

Chris, Based on the title of your thread, I checked a history of Canadian airborne forces and during that month, September of 1951, I could not find any reference to any Canadian troops in the UK. I also checked a history on Canada's Army in NATO and came up with nothing.  The first troops...

Michael, The location of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery looks like a small detour to make on my next drive to Ottawa via Highway 7. How many names are you looking to check?  Or do you just want an accurate location of the cemetery? Dan.

KenB and MM, MM, I found a photo of your father under the D Battery group picture and have enclosed it here.  Unfortunately there was no member named Noble in any of the Battery group photographs. Under the 'Sports in Review' section it states that the Regimental basketball team were the...

I agree, they are very impressive, especially when coming at you 6 abreast as they do. One thing I've noticed about French soldiers is that they always have their hair shaved down to the bone, and that you really never, ever see a fat one.  They are always lean and have that hungry look, even...

Edge, Sorry for the delay.  I've gone through my stacks and I have double copies of the following; Sept 1966, June 1967, Jul-Aug 1968, Jan 1971, Feb-Mar 1971, June 1971, June 1972, 1979/1 and 1986/6. I'm afraid my duplicates of June 1967 and Jul-Aug 1968 don't have covers and are a little...

Edge, I'm also a Sentinel collector, along with Canadian Army Journal (the original one), Crowsnest and Roundel. Unfortunately I don't have the specific Sentinel magazines you were looking for, but I have duplicates of other editions.  I myself am trying to track down some missing issues from...

Correct, it was Heydrich.  It was the licence plate on the vehicle he was riding in when he was attacked by SOE trained Czech soldiers. I am wondering who had the plate SS 2? The next question is over to you, MM. Dan

In keeping with a previous question about vanity licence plates the question is; who had the staff car with the plate SS 3? Dan

Vice-Admiral Sir John Byng was executed by firing squad aboard HMS Monarch in Portsmouth on March 14th, 1757. Byng was judged to have "failed to do his utmost" during the naval Battle of Minorca on May 20th, 1756. From his execution came one of the most famous phrases in military history...

With regard to the use of the term Colour Sergeant, all Staff Sergeants in British infantry units and in the Royal Marines are called Colour Sergeants.  The lower ranks address them as 'Colour', like calling a Staff Sergeant 'Staff'. I have never, ever heard of the term 'Colour Boy' before...

Slayer, First I'd like to say welcome to the site. Second, I believe that there's been more than one book published with that title.  Which 'Lost Victories' are you inquiring about?  Could you provide the author and the subject matter for us? Thanks, Dan

Yrys, I also recall that the RAF were responsible for many attacks against NATO targets, especially American ones.  The following list was found on Wikipedia and shows eight attacks spanning thirteen years. -1) 11 May 1972, Frankfurt am Main. A bombing at the US barracks kills US officer Paul...

OS, I liked your quote "On the other hand, he was pretty much a failure as a human being." I'll think that you'll find that that is generally true about most highly successful people, generals especially.  Three Canadian generals who come to mind are Currie, Simonds and Foster, and I suspect...

KH (good to speak with you too), Yes it is hard to parse 19th century sensibilities viewing them from today, but that is why I said I think Haig did the best he could.  He was a man of his century and may have already been, by 1914, yesterday's man.  Unfortunately no, I cannot think of any...

Kirkhill, While I understand what you are saying when you declare that the Battle of the Somme had to be fought, I think that I (for the first time) will have to disagree with what you have said. I keep thinking of the hundred's of thousands of private soldiers who were going to have to die in...

Janet, Welcome to the forum.  I hope you'll share some stories with us about your experiences.  Who was the CO when you worked there? Dan. PS:  This is the first time I've ever seen 2PPCLI referred to as PPCLI II!

Fred, I've found some more information on the Great War Battle Honours awarded to The Manitoba Rangers prior to its disbandment in 1936.  Rather than clear the issue up I think it may even muddy the waters further. According to the 1936 Militia List the Man. Rang. (the official abbreviation)...

Mike, Very interesting site.  Glad you provided it. Fred, If you're still interested here are the entries by Tascona for the 79th and the 181st; Name: 79th Battalion CEF (2nd Battalion Manitoba Rangers) The 79th Battalion CEF was authorized for service in August of 1915.  The 79th CEF was...