Canadian Corvettes in the Second World War – A General History
by Dr Richard H. Gimblett, MSC CD RCN (ret’d) The humble corvette was not meant to be the mainstay of
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RUSI(NS)
The Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia provides a forum for the study, promotion and debate of defence, security and safety affairs.
History & Heritage
Guides to terminology and protocol.
Naming Tanks in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
by John Boileau Recently a US Army corps released a new policy limiting who gets to stencil a name on
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Canadian Pacific Railway’s ‘Support Our Troops’ Locomotives
by Adam Meeks Editor: In November 2019, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) unveiled five specially painted locomotives honouring the culture and
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Jewish Legion Centenary Commemoration Speech
Editor’s note: Sara Beanlands was the keynote speaker during a ceremony “Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Legion” held
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Wendat Invocation for MV ASTERIX
On 20 July 2017, the Motor Vessel (MV) Asterix was ‘unveiled’ at an event similar to that of a ceremony
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Remembering Merchant Mariners
The first weekend of May each year, Canada remembers those who served in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Royal
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