Wild pigs are invading Canada and could be in the US soon
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the demand for wild boar meat surged and many Canadian farmers imported wild pigs from Europe to produce domestically. But wild means they…
Walt Disney almost joined the Canadian Army
There’s no denying the fact that Walt Disney is a household name. Though much of his vision came to light after his death, this iconic fixture in American culture greatly…
This bloodless battle almost led the US and Canada to war over lumber in Maine
The last time Canadians and Americans officially fought one another in pitched battle was during the War of 1812, which ended with the January 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Fighting…
Canadians put four cannons on an M4 Sherman tank during WWII
During WWII, the Allied forces agreed to largely standardize on the American M4 Sherman tank. In August 1943, Montreal Rail Works began production on an M4 Sherman for the Canadian…
The worst single-day loss for the 101st Airborne was a plane crash in Canada
On Dec. 12, 2020, the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division will mark the 35th anniversary of the day it took its worst single-day loss of life in a single event, ever. Arrow Air Lines flight 1285 was carrying 248 members of the unit back home to For…
Civil War vets wanted to invade Canada to liberate Ireland
In the years following the American Civil War, Canada was still very much a possession of the British Empire. As such, it had a number of official fortifications and other important areas along its border with the United States. One of those was For…
These are the 5 best snipers in modern history
The sniper is more than an expert marksman and being a sniper is about more than one good shot. Snipers are highly-trained in stealth movement, allowing them to slowly infiltrate enemy positions and observe their movements. Taking out a high-ranking…
3 dirty tricks Canada used to gain control of the Great Lakes during the War of 1812
The War of 1812 is probably the least-known war the United States fought in its early days. There might be a number of reasons for this. The war was fought…
4 times Canada was more moto than the US
America’s neighbor to the north is known for their politeness, medical care, maple syrup cartels, Ryan Gosling, hormone-free cows, and love for Kraft Mac and Cheese.
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This is how the poppy became a symbol for fallen troops
On Nov. 11, Americans celebrate veterans and honor those who served, but the date holds special meaning beyond our borders and around the world.
In fact, the 11th of November is a solemn day to our many of our nation’s allies. To them it…