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Today is #VimyRidgeDay . The Battle of Vimy Ridge is recognized by many as a defining event for Canada. During this First World War battle, all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together for the first time and delivered victory. #MilitaryHistory #CanadianHistory

The Crest of Vimy Ridge
Painted by Gyrth Russell in 1918
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-0617

#WarArt #FirstWorldWar #Vimy Ridge #Vimy #WW1 #FWW #CanadianHistory #MilitaryHistory

We were pleased to host a panel for the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) today. We’re thrilled that the delegation had the opportunity to visit Gallery 4 with Dr. Andrew Burtch, Post-1945 Historian at the Canadian War Museum. #NATO #NATO 75

As we approach Vimy Ridge Day, we invite you to experience Allward: Bringing Life to Stone, an application developed by the The Vimy Foundation in partnership with the Canadian War Museum and Canadigm. Access it here: allward.vimyfoundation.ca/en

The Vimy Foundation 🍁 La Fondation Vimy #Vimy #Allward

In this photo, a soldier sights a Colt machine-gun on a firing range. This gun could fire 400 to 500 bullets a minute, but was prone to jamming. Canadians went to war with the Colt but had been issued the more reliable Vickers gun by the summer of 1916. #FirstWorldWar

Did you know that our online boutique has several prints from the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art available for purchase? View our complete selection here. museedelaguerre.ca/boutique/categ…

#CanadianWarMuseum #CanadianArt #MilitaryHistory

One hundred years ago, on April 1st, 1924, Canada created its own national air force. King George V gave royal assent and the RCAF adopted a design for its first symbol of wings. They featured one significant difference: the integration of the letter “C” for “Canadian.” #RCAF100

Artillery dominated the First World War battlefield and inflicted the majority of casualties. In this photo, gunners write, 'iron rations' and 'a present from Canada,' on artillery shells before firing them. The word 'rations,' is used here with grim irony. #FirstWorldWar #DYK

Dutch Resistance Headquarters
Painted by Captain George Campbell Tinning in 1945
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-5457

#MilitaryArt #MilitaryHistory #Beaverbrook #painting #painting s #SecondWorldWar #Holland #WWII #WW2

Corner of Petawawa Camp
Painted by Charles William Jefferys in 1918
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-0210

#FirstWorldWar #WW1 #CanadianArt #Petawawa #FWW #CanadianHistory #MilitaryHistory #paintings

This sculpture, named The Breaking of the Sword, is one of the sculptures featured in the application Allward: Bringing Stone To Life, presented by the Vimy Foundation in partnership with the Canadian War Museum and Canadigm. Access the application here: allward.vimyfoundation.ca.

Our latest episode of Iron Will explores the history of the M1917 Six-Ton Tank, a vehicle that was used to train Canadian soldiers at the onset of the Second World War. Watch it now! youtu.be/VZoOjq7Z5gg

#IronWillCWM #MilitaryHistory #CanadianHistory #Tanks

Check out this video by Historica Canada which explores the history of the Cyprus peacekeeping mission, 60 years later. #CanadianHistory

This painting by British artist Sir William Nicholson depicts five Canadian generals and one major of the First World War standing unposed in front of a mural of the bombed Ypres Cathedral and Cloth Hall.

#CanadianHistory #FirstWorldWar #WW1 #MilitaryHistory

Camouflaging An Armoured Car
Painted by Captain Edward John Hughes in 1943
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-3169

#MilitaryHistory #CanadianHistory #WarArt #SecondWorldWar #WW2 #camouflage

This letter opener is an excellent example of trench art created by soldiers during the First World War. Skilled soldiers used their downtime at the front and behind the lines to create art from the remnants of the war. #FirstWorldWar #TrenchArt

#1 Static Base Laundry
Painted by Molly Lamb Bobak in 1945
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-1617

#WarArt #WarArt ist #CanadianHistory #MilitaryHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #MollyLambBobak #SecondWorldWar #WWII #SWW #WorldWarTwo #CanadianArt

This 1916 manual, The Louse Problem at the Western Front, provided soldiers of the First World War with information on how to combat the lice epidemic with better hygiene and sanitation in the trenches. #FirstWorldWar #WWI

The diving support ship HMCS Cormorant was the first Canadian naval vessel to have a mixed crew of men and women. As a diving support ship, Cormorant had facilities to support divers, and carried small, deep-diving submersibles. #SecondWorldWar #WomensHistoryMonth