OTD Military History
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All about military history. Run by historian Brad St.Croix.
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My great uncle Private Abraham Dufresne, of Le Regiment de la Chaudière, was killed on June 6, 1944. He was 23 years old.
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
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On a recent visit to a Hamilton museum, I found a memorial to one of the few RHLI officers who escaped the Dieppe landings. Interestingly showing a rare mid-20th-century Canadian Army battle flag. I think this is the first 'real' one I have seen. @forrestpass.bsky.social @otdmilhistory.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
On a recent visit to a Hamilton museum, I found a memorial to one of the few RHLI officers who escaped the Dieppe landings. Interestingly showing a rare mid-20th-century Canadian Army battle flag. I think this is the first 'real' one I have seen. @forrestpass.bsky.social @otdmilhistory.bsky.social
The William Barker memorial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto.
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The William Barker memorial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto.
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My great uncle Private Abraham Dufresne, of Le Regiment de la Chaudière, was killed on June 6, 1944. He was 23 years old.
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
My great uncle Private Abraham Dufresne, of Le Regiment de la Chaudière, was killed on June 6, 1944. He was 23 years old.
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
My great uncle Private Abraham Dufresne, of Le Regiment de la Chaudière, was killed on June 6, 1944. He was 23 years old.
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
My great uncle Private Abraham Dufresne, of Le Regiment de la Chaudière, was killed on June 6, 1944. He was 23 years old.
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
#RemembranceDay2025 #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
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Remembrance Day post: The Halifax Memorial
"It commemorates 3,267 Canadian and Newfoundland sailors and soldiers who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars, and who were formerly commemorated by a memorial standing on Citadel Hill, Halifax."
www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
"It commemorates 3,267 Canadian and Newfoundland sailors and soldiers who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars, and who were formerly commemorated by a memorial standing on Citadel Hill, Halifax."
www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Remembrance Day post: The Halifax Memorial
"It commemorates 3,267 Canadian and Newfoundland sailors and soldiers who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars, and who were formerly commemorated by a memorial standing on Citadel Hill, Halifax."
www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
"It commemorates 3,267 Canadian and Newfoundland sailors and soldiers who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars, and who were formerly commemorated by a memorial standing on Citadel Hill, Halifax."
www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
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Main Street
Alex Colville
1979
Alex Colville
1979
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Main Street
Alex Colville
1979
Alex Colville
1979
I guess the extra time hasn’t helped Ohtani much
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I guess the extra time hasn’t helped Ohtani much
I hate Game 7s
November 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I hate Game 7s
Here we go!
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Here we go!
What is a Pepper Pot? A World War 2 Hodge Podge Barrage
YouTube video by OTD Military History
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October 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
One more win!
October 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
One more win!
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Mexico Versus Nazis is a theme that’s really resonating with me of late
October 30, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Mexico Versus Nazis is a theme that’s really resonating with me of late
Now that’s a start
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Now that’s a start
One of our best is gone
War Museum announces passing of Chief Historian, Dr. Tim Cook
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
War Museum announces passing of Chief Historian, Dr. Tim Cook
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
War Museum announces passing of Chief Historian, Dr. Tim Cook
/CNW/ - The following is a statement issued today by Canadian War Museum and Canadian Museum of History President and CEO Caroline Dromaguet: "The Canadian War...
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October 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
One of our best is gone
War Museum announces passing of Chief Historian, Dr. Tim Cook
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
War Museum announces passing of Chief Historian, Dr. Tim Cook
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
Saying fighting to help the Nazis is bad is apparently "sentimentalist lalaland politics".
The Cold War really destroyed some people's brains.
This comment is about the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician).
The Cold War really destroyed some people's brains.
This comment is about the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician).
October 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Saying fighting to help the Nazis is bad is apparently "sentimentalist lalaland politics".
The Cold War really destroyed some people's brains.
This comment is about the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician).
The Cold War really destroyed some people's brains.
This comment is about the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician).
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You can’t separate the Holocaust from any understanding of World War 2. Those who do are really saying something very bad.
October 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
You can’t separate the Holocaust from any understanding of World War 2. Those who do are really saying something very bad.
You can’t separate the Holocaust from any understanding of World War 2. Those who do are really saying something very bad.
October 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
You can’t separate the Holocaust from any understanding of World War 2. Those who do are really saying something very bad.
We’re about to start the Wiggle Waggle 3K Walk. Thanks to everyone who donated.
Still time to donate and support animals through the Ottawa Humane Society.
Donate here: joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
Still time to donate and support animals through the Ottawa Humane Society.
Donate here: joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
September 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We’re about to start the Wiggle Waggle 3K Walk. Thanks to everyone who donated.
Still time to donate and support animals through the Ottawa Humane Society.
Donate here: joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
Still time to donate and support animals through the Ottawa Humane Society.
Donate here: joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
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The look of pure exhaustion.
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
September 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The look of pure exhaustion.
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
This is a new one to me. Passing on a video because they don't understand how to use a calendar.
September 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This is a new one to me. Passing on a video because they don't understand how to use a calendar.
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Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
September 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
September 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
So a Trump manufactured war with Venezuela is coming. Sounds like fun.
September 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
So a Trump manufactured war with Venezuela is coming. Sounds like fun.