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What was the first major battle fought by Americans in World War I?
In early 1918, the German Army, freed from fighting a two-front war decided to launch a massive Spring Offensive on the...
What were the 2014 Moncton Shootings?
The 2014 Moncton shootings were a series of shootings that took place on 4 June 2014 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Justin B...
What is the significance of Canadian Armed Forces Day?
Canadian Armed Forces Day is observed each year on the first Sunday in June as the result of a private member's motion p...
What 19th century site in Prince Edward Island inspired Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery to write the popular 'Anne of Green Gables' novel?
Born on Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, Lucy Maud Montgomery , O.B.E. (30 November 1874 - 24 April 194...
Who chose the moniker for the 'Battle of Waterloo' in 1815?
It was 207 years ago - on Sunday, 18 June 1815 - that some 55,000 soldiers were either killed, wounded or missing in act...
During the Second World War, which French leader appealed to its people to rally in support of the Resistance?
On the site of the French military school of Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan, south of Brittany, new officers are trained each year...
What is St. John's Day?
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem originated in a hospice founded around 1070 to care fo...
What is the Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
Shown is an amazing sight of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride after completing rehearsal training in Ottaw...
Why is a statue of George Washington located in London, England?
One example of a memorial used as a means of reconciliation is that of a bronze statue of George Washington which stands...