Introduction

A nation's values, cultural and political understandings and growth are often intimately bound to its military history. Through valour, defence, loss and peacekeeping we have written a distinctly Canadian military history that has helped shape us into the nation we are today. The University of Calgary Libraries and Cultural Resources, in conjunction with the Military Museums Calgary Library and Archives is proud to spearhead The Canadian Military Histories Digitization Project.

Working in partnership with the University of London, UK and the War Office Library of Great Britain, this important collection will make accessible published and archival histories and photographs that are related to service in or for Canada. The British and Canadian Regiments, naval ships and air force squadrons will be featured among the outstanding collection of historical images and documents.