Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War
Branch friend and noted Canadian historian, Tim Cook, will be the speaker at our 27 November meeting at the R.S.
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Author: David Fuller
Chaplain’s body washed up on the shore of Ushant island
The following is an excerpt from a letter from Peter Gower to The Maple Leaf about six people from Kingston
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Andy Robertshaw Returning to COBWFA for a double presentation
Legendary First World War expert Andy Robertshaw will be joining us on 6 November for two presentations about his latest
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Juno Beach Centre Saved
The Juno Beach Centre has reached a settlement with the French developer of a proposed condominium project adjacent to the
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The heroic event that earned Alan McLeod a VC
Historian Roger Gunn spoke to branch members in an online presentation on May 28.
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The Hardest Battle: Arras 1918
From our April 30 Zoom meeting. William F. Stewart, Phd, describes the Canadian actions at the Second Battle of
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The Final Flight of Manfred von Richthofen – From the Air
Garfield Ingram retraced the final flight of the Red Baron with a flight of his own with a local pilot.
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106th Anniversary of the Battle of 2nd Ypres
Above: Roll call of the survivors on 25 April 1915 after the gas attack. three officers and 316 men answered
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Andy Robertshaw and the Filming of 1917
Andy Robertshaw spoke to COBWFA members and guests in our second virtual branch meeting of the year.
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Tim Cook speaks about his latest book
Award-winning Canadian military historian Tim Cook joined the COBWFA membership for our first online presentation on Nov. 8, 2020 to
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