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The Ottawa Military History Club
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Are you interested in Canadian Military History?
Your Motivation?
Are you one of the many Canadians with a growing interest in Canadian Military History?
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Canada has a remarkable military history and reputation. Do you have a general interest in Canadian Military History?
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Do you have a specific interest in a specific aspect of Canadian Military History?
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Were you moved and intrigued by the recent 2025 events of the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II, and the celebrations of the Canadian role in the Liberation of the Netherlands?
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Are you interested in what it was really like for young Canadians who fought in war? Or the impact on their Canadian families?
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Do you have family members who fought, and perhaps died, in the world wars and other world conflicts that Canada was part of? Are you interested in guidance and/or assistance in getting more information on them?
Do you want to learn more?
Or do you have interesting relevant information to share with others?
Then consider attending these local Ottawa military history events.
It's one thing to read books and watch documentaries. It's another to meet with a group of people in a social setting, and listen to thought provoking military history relevant presentations, followed by engaging discussion.
The Ottawa Military History Club
(Manotick Legion)
Terry Hunter is the primary organizer and contact person for the Ottawa Military History Club, including Sunday Afternoon History Events, and History on Film Nights.
Terry's email contact is:
"Webmaster" (for any website issues) - Jim Morris: canadianmilitaryhistory77@gmail.com
Who Attends These History Events?
Attendees have ranged from military veterans to high school students.
They have included Canadian historians with expertise on Canadians in both world wars, who have published books and documentaries on Canadian battlefields, Military Units and cemeteries.
Attendees have also included some who have had family who were involved in the Canadian military in the wars, and have come to share their stories, and to learn more from others.
One regular attendee lived in the Netherlands during WW2, and recalls what it was like as a young child living there during the war years.
And some attendees have brought some really interesting specific information and/or artifacts to share.
Many just come to listen and learn about Canadian Military History. “We will remember them.”
You do not need to be a member of the Legion to attend these history events.
Remembrance - Some Thoughts and Reflections
on the Impact of War Losses on Canadian Families
Next Sunday Afternoon History Event Meeting Agenda
Manotick Legion
Sunday October 25, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
History on Film Nights
Associated with the Ottawa Military History Club are History on Film Nights. The group hosts bi-weekly military related film nights highlighting excellent but lesser-known military related movies, some from decades ago.
“Join us at Branch 314 Manotick Legion when we set the clock back to give you an experience of a night out at the theatre during the Second World War before the dawn of the television age. War Savings Certificates drives, Public Service Announcements about actions to take in the event of an Enemy air raid, Canadian Army or British Pathe Newsreels about our troops overseas, War Time Cartoons, Previews of Coming Attractions, Cigarette Ads encouraging you to buy a pack at the concession stand, an homage to King George VI, it's all here in one glorious night. Come relive a great night out with your friends and family.”
Attendance is free, but donations to the Homeless Veterans fund are appreciated.
Next History on Film Night Movie
Manotick Legion
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Doors open at 1815 hrs.
1917 (2019)
As we approach Remembrance Season once more, November's History on Film theme will be "The Great War " focusing on the First World War on the Western Front. Our film will be "1917" (2019).
Movie Plot: