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Military history

Military history

Veteran Gord King and his unusual story

Harry Taylor -
Gord King, a decorated Second World War veteran, had a story unlike any other. A pilot who was shot down and captured, he attempted...
Military history

Charity in Edmonton during World War II

Ava Williams -
During the Second World War, many people in Edmonton were ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed it most. Despite limited...
Military history

How Edmontonians helped Jews during World War II

Harry Taylor -
The Second World War was one of the darkest periods in human history, especially for the Jewish people who endured persecution and genocide. Despite...
Military history

Edmonton’s memorials that commemorate World War II

Harry Taylor -
Edmonton is a city that honours those who fought for freedom and peace worldwide. Memorials across the city serve as powerful reminders of heroism,...
Military history

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum: Mission and History

Harry Taylor -
The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum is where the nation's military history comes to life. Located in the heart of the city, the museum...
Military history

Edmonton Children During World War II

Lily Dani -
World War II permanently changed Canada, and among the most affected were children. On September 1, 1939, the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany...
Military history

Edmonton During World War I: Mobilization of Men and the Difficult Fate of Immigrants

Sophia Fisher -
On August 4, 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany, pulling Canada into what would later be known as the First World War. Driven...
Military history

What Was Edmonton Like During and After World War II?

Sophia Fisher -
World War II significantly impacted the lives of Edmonton's residents and the city’s economy. During the war years, Edmonton's population increased by 25%. In...
Military history

How Edmonton’s Women Supported the Home Front During the War

Lily Dani -
Historically, wars have often been associated with men taking the brunt of the burden on the battlefield. However, it is well known that women...
Military history

Blatchford Field: Edmonton Airport’s Role in WWII Lend-Lease Operations

Mia Deakins -
World events, no matter how monumental, inevitably come to an end. Such is the case with war, a harrowing chapter in human history. The...
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