Wars and operations
Services and information
Canada in Afghanistan
The story of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan 2001-2014.
Peace support operations
Peace missions that the Canadian military has participated in since 1954.
Korean War
Canada’s role in the Korean War 1950-1953, including battles and remembrance.
WW2
Canada’s role in the Second World War 1939-1945, including battles, people and remembrance.
WW1
Canada’s role in the First World War 1914-1918, including battles, people and remembrance.
South African War
Canada’s role in the South African War 1899-1902, our first overseas war.
War of 1812
Canada’s role in the War of 1812, including battles and people.
Seven Years’ War in Canada
Battles and events of the Seven Years’ War 1756-1763.
New France
Military and cultural history of the first French settlements in North America 1534-1763.
Past operations
Military operations that the Canadian Armed Forces have participated in around the world since 1945.
What we are doing
Features
Afghanistan: A Glimpse of War

Tour this exhibition which explores Canada's mission in Afghanistan, through the eyes of two journalists.
Through a Lens: Dieppe in Photographs and Film

Find newsreels which explore the raid on Dieppe from a Canadian and German perspective during the Second World War.
First World War – recruitment posters

View the recruitment posters which encouraged Canadian men to enlist during the First World War.
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