Canadian Military History

Post-Confederation

Organization

• The Militia 1867-1940
• The Canadian Army Nov 1940 to Feb 1968
• Force Mobile Command Feb 1968-1990s
• "Unification" and the creation of the Canadian Forces
• Land Force Command 1990s-present

Historical Periods

The World Wars

• The Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1918
• Regiments in 1912

• Second World War 1939-1945

The Cold War & Peacekeeping

• Korean War 1950-1953
• The Cold War 1945-1991
• Canadian Forces Europe (CFE) 1951-1997
• Regiments in 1938
• 1st Cdn Div in WW II
• Regiments of WW II

Post-Cold War & New World Disorder

• Balkan Missions 1991-present
• African Missions
• Op APOLLO 2001

Military Heritage

• Colours
• Battle Honours
• Army Customs & Traditions