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# The Canadian Tank Museum

The Canadian Tank Museum houses North America’s largest collection of operational historical military equipment; Tanks, Armoured vehicles, Jeeps and logistics vehicles in working order. History Lives Here!

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- [Home](https://tankmuseum.ca/) - The largest collection of operational historic military vehicles in North America and the official museum of the Ontario Regiment (Royal Canadian Armoured Corps).
- [Plan Your Visit](https://tankmuseum.ca/plan-your-visit/) - Click here to get your general admission tickets! Opening Hours Closures and modified opening hours may occur due to special events, weather, or other factors. Please check the website homepage, the general admissions webpage for any announcements of closures or modified hours.All exhibits are indoors in two galleries, all at ground level. Benches, wheelchairs, and
- [Aquino Tank Weekend](https://tankmuseum.ca/home/aquino-tank-weekend/) - Canada's Largest and Greatest History and Military Vehicle Weekend! Presented By What airshows are to airplanes and auto shows are to cars, Aquino Tank Weekend is to military vehicles. Named after a battle in which Canadian soldiers fought during the Second World War’s Italian campaign in 1944, Aquino Tank Weekend is the ultimate experience for
- [Public Events](https://tankmuseum.ca/event-schedule/) - Check out our upcoming events For 2026 February Winter Warfare 7 February 2026 Come watch the Tanks play in the snow Event Ended MARCH March BreakTank School 16-20 March 2026 Junior Tanker Experience Event Ended May Evolution (in conjuntion with Doors Open Oshawa) 2 May 2026 The story of development of military vehicles Event Ended
- [Contact Us for research!](https://tankmuseum.ca/contact-us-for-research/) - Contact Us For Research! As a Canadian Forces Accredited Museum, the Museum has a duty to use its collections and services to both academic research as well as the General Public. General Notes Rules at the Museum Research Fees Genealogy Artifact Valuation General Notes All Research Material must be used at the Museum. Researchers must
- [Contact Us!](https://tankmuseum.ca/contact-us/) - Contact Us Give us a call, send us an email, or just drop into chat; we are here to help you enjoy our museum! Send us an email: Your Name (Required) Contact Telephone Number (Required) Your Email Address (Required) Subject Message Send Directory General Information info@tankmuseum.ca 905-728-6199 Information for group tours tours@tankmuseum.ca
- [Terms of Use](https://tankmuseum.ca/terms-of-use/) - Conditions of Use By using this website, you certify that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, you are advised to leave the website accordingly. The Canadian Tank Museum grants use of
- [Gift Shop](https://tankmuseum.ca/home/gift-shop/) - Gift Shop Please use the button below to enter the Gift Shop. We thank you for your order. Please note that our gift shop is run by volunteers and it may take a couple of days before your order is shipped out. Thank you for understanding!Our gift shop volunteers are here to help you with
- [Join](https://tankmuseum.ca/home/join/) - Join the Canadian Tank Museum The Canadian Tank Museum operates the largest collection of running, historical, military vehicles in North America. Its collection spans trucks and ambulances from 1916 up to modern armoured vehicles used by Canadian Troops in Afghanistan.Of course, none of this happens without the hard work of our dedicated and talented members. The
- [Member Courses](https://tankmuseum.ca/crew/member-courses/) - Museum Member Courses Museum Courses are provided by the Museum so that the members can operate in a safe and fun environment. All members are expected to take the Ground Guide, Voice Procedure, and Crew Commander before they become a full-patch member with their 200 hours of service. Ground Guide Crew Commander and Convoy Operations
- [Donate](https://tankmuseum.ca/donate/) - Help us keep them running and help us grow a new building for the future. Thank you so much for your contribution! we really appreciate your help. Your contribution will support our volunteers in keeping these historic running for future generations to enjoy.
- [Support the Canadian Tank Museum's Capital Expansion](https://tankmuseum.ca/support-the-canadian-tank-museums-capital-expansion/) - Support the Canadian Tank Museum's Capital Expansion! From humble beginnings as a group of passionate Veterans and military enthusiasts the organization has grown its operations over 45 years to become an internationally recognized institution and one of the most significant military vehicle and armoured vehicle collections on the planet. This collection; archives & artifacts, and
- [Kids Zone](https://tankmuseum.ca/kids-zone/) - Little Tankers at the Museum More than 35% of our Museum visitors are families! We want to ensure an awesome experience for everyone in the family! Kids Zone On our public event days, we bring out “Kids Zone”. This is a fenced in area whe the little ones can play at their own speed. There are a
- [Quiz - Tank or Not](https://tankmuseum.ca/quiz-tank-or-not/) - Tank or Not A Tank is a A tank is an armoured fighting vehicle intended as a primary offensive weapon in front-line ground combat. Tanks combine heavy firepower (large cannon and machineguns), strong armour (very thick), and mobility (Tracks, big engine, and turret). The Museum has more than just tanks. Here are fifteen Museum vehicles.
- [Onsite](https://tankmuseum.ca/onsite/) - Thank you .
- [Donate - Members](https://tankmuseum.ca/crew/donate-members/) - Member's Donation page Help us keep them running.As a registered non-profit and charity; our Museum is owned, operated and supported by its members. We appreciate all of the time and effort that our members out in.We alsoask that all members make an annual contribution to the museum in lieu of a membership fee. You will
- [Renactors](https://tankmuseum.ca/renactors/) - Reenacting at the Museum The Museum’s mission is to entertain and educate the public regarding Canadian Military History. In order to accomplish this mission, the Museum partners Bringing Historical Reenactors into the Museum Events bring a level of history and excitement to Museum events that is unique in the world. The Museum brings Period camp
- [Pricing](https://tankmuseum.ca/pricing/)
- [Accessibility statement](https://tankmuseum.ca/accessibility-statement/) - Accessibilty Statement for tankmuseum.ca Accessibilty Statement for tankmuseum.ca Canadian Tank Museum is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance Status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people
- [The Ontario Regiment (RCAC)](https://tankmuseum.ca/the-ontario-regiment-rcac-2/) - The Ontario Regiment Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Fidelis et Paratus(Latin; Faithful and Prepared) The Early Days The earliest direct ancestor of the Ontario Regiment dates to 31 March 1858 when the Volunteer Highland Rifle Company of Whitby was formed as an independent company in the Active Militia of Canada. In late 1862 and early 1863
- [The Canadian Tank Museum](https://tankmuseum.ca/the-canadian-tank-museum/) - A Short History of the Canadian Tank Museum The Ontario Regiment has a long and proud history of service to our country extending back to the years before confederation. That service is the story that we invite you to help us tell to a new, and some not so new, generation of Canadians.A museum like ours
- [The Ferret Club](https://tankmuseum.ca/the-ferret-club/) - A Short History of the Ferret Club The roots of the Ontario Regiment Museum begin in 1976. That is when the Honorary Colonel of the Regiment, Norman Wilton funded the purchase of nine Ferret Scout Cars from the Canadian Armed forces for use as a ceremonial Troop. Just over 4,400 Ferrets were produced by the United
- [Blog Archive](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-archive/) - 100 Years of the Cap Badge Read More » July 5, 2026 No Comments The 116th Battalion at Camp Niagara Read More » June 2, 2026 No Comments 116th Battalion County March Photo Album Read More » May 6, 2026 No Comments Regimental Histories of the Past Read More » April 1, 2026 No Comments
- [Museum Policies](https://tankmuseum.ca/museum-policies/) - Canadian Tank Museum Bylaws The Museum’s bylaws are the rules and regulations enacted by the membership to provide a framework for its operation and management.The Bylaws were approved by the membership and can only be modified by a vote of the membership. Click here to see the By-Laws Canadian Tank Museum Policies The Museum’s Policies
- [Film, Video, and TV](https://tankmuseum.ca/film-video-and-tv/) - Film, Video, and TV Production Talk to us about bringing the sound and visuals of heavy metal to your project - Video, Images, Film, and TV support. More than 120 operational military vehicels, from trucks to tanks. Pick from WW1, WW2, Cold War, and modern vehicles. Not just the vehicle, but the drivers and technicians. We
- [Contact Us for Artifact Donation!](https://tankmuseum.ca/contact-us-for-artifact-donation/) - Donating an artifact to the Museum First, thank you for considering us as your artifact's future home. Donating an object seems pretty simple, but it involves a lot of effort to the Museum. Once the Museum accepts an object, it is responsible in perpetuity for the storage, upkeep, conservation, management, and documentation of the donated
- [Land Acknowledgement](https://tankmuseum.ca/land-acknowledgement/) - The Canadian Tank Museum Indigenous Peoples Land Acknowledgement The Canadian Tank Museum wishes to acknowledge its location and interaction with the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples, and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. The museum’s site lands, along with the
- [Battle of Aquino](https://tankmuseum.ca/home/aquino-tank-weekend/acquino-battle/) - Battle of Aquino Aquino is a small farming town in south central Italy about 120 km southeast of Rome. Even today, it has just over 5,000 inhabitants. In 1944, Aquino anchored the western end of the Hitler Line. The Hitler Line was a defensive line of obstacles and strong points which blocked the advance to
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## Blog

- [100 Years of the Cap Badge](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/100-years-of-the-cap-badge/) - July 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Ontario Regiment cap badge. In the past century the only change has been the crown. For the vast majority of the hundred years it has been worn on the black beret of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, leading to the Regiment’s nickname, “the Black Cats”. The origin
- [100th Anniversary of the Return of the 116th Battalion](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/100th-anniversary-of-the-return-of-the-116th-battalion/) - It was a period of waiting in the weeks following the cessation of hostilities on 11 November 1918. To fill the time there were sports, ceremonial events and an education program. Lieutenant-Colonel George Pearkes, who had been wounded in September, returned to resume command of the Battalion on 25 November. At the Battalion’s Christmas dinner,
- [It All Started With a Letter](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/it-all-started-with-a-letter/) - Although the Ontario Regiment was formed on September 14, 1866, its history reaches back several years before that. The Regiment was formed from the nine independent militia companies that existed in Ontario County at that time. The first of these companies was the Volunteer Highland Rifle Company of Whitby, formed in March 1858. Following the
- [The 116th Battalion at Camp Niagara](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-116th-battalion-at-camp-niagara/) - The 116th Battalion spent most of May 1916 conducting a march through Ontario County. The County March, as it became known, was covered in detail here: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-county-march/ and a photo album here: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/116th-battalion-county-march-photo-album/. The County March ended on 27 May in Oshawa, where the Battalion stayed for a few days. On 30 May they marched
- [BSM Fred Palmer](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/bsm-fred-palmer/) - Fred Palmer was the second of the five 116th Battalion Sergeants-Major and was the longest serving. He is also the one BSM that the most biographical information available as he was interviewed in 1963 for the CBC Radio series “In Flanders Fields”. Frederick Charles Palmer was born in 1883 in Longford, Ireland. He served as
- [116th Battalion County March Photo Album](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/116th-battalion-county-march-photo-album/) - The 116th Battalion’s County March took place in May 1916 and was previously covered in this article: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-county-march/. This event was the most photographed period of time in the Battalion’s history. Below are some photographs from the County March. The March started in Beaverton, with Cannington as the second over-night stop. In the photo below,
- [Regimental Histories of the Past](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/regimental-histories-of-the-past/) - April 30, 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the release of “Fidelis et Paratus: A History of the Ontario Regiment 1866-2016”. A book launch was held at the Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury in Oshawa on that day. I was happy that the Regiment’s remaining known Second World War veterans, John Richardson and Ralph Kearney, were
- [The Bands of the 116th Battalion](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-bands-of-the-116th-battalion/) - The previous three articles covered the formation and initial training of the 116th Battalion. One of the early priorities for the Battalion’s commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Sharpe, was to form both a bugle band and a brass band. This may seem like an unusual priority, but military bands were in a prominent role in
- [AQUINO TANK WEEKEND SPONSORED BY WORLD OF TANKS MODERN ARMOR](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/aquino-tank-weekend-sponsored-by-world-of-tanks-modern-armor/) - Sponsorship of Interactive Exhibit Enhance North America’s Largest Operational Tank Event Oshawa, Ontario, 2 March 2026 — The Canadian Tank Museum, which houses North America’s largest collection of operational historical military vehicles, has received an incredible boost to its annual and internationally attended event, Aquino Tank Weekend. The popular online tank warfare-themed game World of
- [Project 1918: A Revival of Two First World War Vehicles](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/project-1918-blog-announcement/) - On 12 July 2025, the Canadian Tank Museum was thrilled to announce the launch of "Project 1918," an extremely special new restoration project. This new initiative would see museum restorers take on the daunting task of restoring two First World War vehicles, both made in 1918, at the same time: a Renault M1917 light tank
- [Beginnings of the 116th Battalion – Getting Established](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/beginnings-of-the-116th-battalion-getting-established/) - Last month’s article covered the initial organization of the double company that led to the authorization of a full battalion to be raised from Ontario County. Major Samuel S. Sharpe of Uxbridge was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and named as the commanding officer in November 1915. Organization Headquarters for the 116th Battalion was established at
- [Beginnings of the 116th Battalion – Training](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/beginnings-of-the-116th-battalion-training/) - The previous two month’s articles covered the foundational work to get the 116th Battalion established. December 2025 detailed the double company that expanded into the 116th Battalion and January 2026 described the unit’s early organization efforts in late 1915 and early 1916. Training Training didn’t wait until all the organizational tasks were complete. Newspaper reports
- [Biography of a Tank: 'HOLY ROLLER'](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/biography-of-a-tank-holy-roller/) - By Mike McNorgan, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Association In 1940, the General Motors Corporation obtained a contract from the USgovernment for the construction of tanks. Production began in April 1941.Further contracts, awarded later that year, led the company to build a newfactory in Grand Blanc, Michigan, located just south of Flint, with buildingconstruction beginning in
- [July 1916 – A Visit to Camp Niagara, Part 1](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/july-1916-a-visit-to-camp-niagara-part-1/) - During the early days of Canada’s Militia it was common for one day of the annual training camp to be aside for friends and family visits. This carried over to the First World War, at least in the case of the 116th Battalion. Newspaper accounts indicate that the Battalion was visited by friends and family
- [Special Press Release - Significant gift of new vehicles](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/special-press-release-significant-gift-of-new-vehicles/) - MUSEUM RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT GIFT OF MILITARY VEHICLES AND TANKSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 December 2025 Oshawa, Ontario, December 5, 2025 — The Canadian Tank Museum, which houses North America’s largest collection of operational historical military vehicles, has received an incredible boost to its internationally recognized collection this year with a donation from the Duffy Family of
- [Beginnings of the 116th Battalion – The Double Company](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/beginnings-of-the-116th-battalion-the-double-company/) - The First World War was into its second year in September 1915. Ontario County had contributed hundreds of men to the Canadian Expeditionary Force through the first three overseas contingents and smaller follow-on drafts. At this time Major Samuel S. Sharpe was the recruiting officer and second-in-command of the 34th Ontario Regiment. Sharpe’s civilian occupation
- [November 1945 – Photo Album of the Ontarios Arriving Home to Oshawa](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/november-1945-photo-album-of-the-ontarios-arriving-home-to-oshawa/) - After several months of waiting in Europe following VE Day, the Ontario Regiment arrived home to Oshawa on 29 November 1945. These events were covered previously in two parts: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/coming-home-part-1/ and https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/coming-home-part-2/. The day was a reunion of sorts, with many past Ontarios attending at Memorial Park. This included former commanding officers Colonel Frank Chappell,
- [Second World War "Firsts"](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/second-world-war-firsts/) - During the Second World War, the Ontario Regiment was part of the 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade (1 CATB), which was renamed the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade (1 CAB) in August 1943. The Brigade also included the Three Rivers Regiment and the Calgary Regiment as the fighting elements. This Brigade was an independent brigade, meaning
- [Summer 1945 - Waiting to Go Home](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/summer-1945-waiting-to-go-home/) - The June 2025 article covered the changes happening in the Ontario Regiment in June 1945. The tanks were turned in to the Ordnance Corps, a training program was set up to prepare the soldiers for civilian life, and spare time was spent with sports. The Ontarios had moved to Harlingen, Netherlands on 29 June. For
- [July 1916 – A Visit to Camp Niagara, Part 2](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/july-1916-a-visit-to-camp-niagara-part-2/) - The July 2025 article covered part 1 of the 5 July 1916 visit by friends and family to the 116th Battalion at Camp Niagara. The photos in both articles come from Mabel Sharpe’s scrapbook. Mabel was the wife of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Sharpe, commanding officer of the 116th. The first photo shows a mix of
- [May 1945 - Victory in Europe](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/may-1945-victory-in-europe/) - By the last week of April it was clear that the end of the war was imminent. The last war diary entry that could be considered combat was on 26 April as it described that 3 Troop blew up a tower that was being used as an observation post by the Germans. The troop received
- [June 1945 - Turning in the Tanks](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/june-1945-turning-in-the-tanks/) - The Ontario Regiment quickly settled into their new quarters in Leersum, Netherlands and then received the news that the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade would be inspected by General H.D.G. Crerar, commander of the 1st Canadian Army, on 8 June. It would also be the final parade for the tanks. Preparations for the inspection consumed the
- [May 1944](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/may-1944/) - The period of relative calm, forced by the weather, came to end in early May 1944. The push to liberate Rome was restarted. The month of May began the period of most intense combat in the entire war for the Ontario Regiment and continued until the autumn. Each of these combat operations will only be
- [June 1944](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/june-1944/) - June 1944 began with the Ontario Regiment in a rest area while they focused on vehicle maintenance. There were also sports meets, shooting competitions and entertainment. A memorial service for the Ontarios lost in the recent fighting was held on 5 June. There was also welcome war news: Rome fell to the Allies on 5
- [The Mislabelled Liberation Photo](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-mislabelled-liberation-photo/) - The main photo in this article often appears online in the spring each year near the anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops. It is usually labelled as the 4th Canadian Armoured Division in Hilversum. The caption is wrong – the troops are from the Ontario Regiment. The Ontarios were part of
- [Liberation of the Netherlands Photo Album](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/liberation-of-the-netherlands-photo-album/) - The Ontario Regiment’s role in the liberation of the Netherlands was covered previously in this article.https://www.ontrmuseum.ca/tankmuseum/blog-post/the-liberation-of-the-netherlands/. This month’s article is a photo album of images from the Netherlands that were not included in the earlier article. Note that the crews have adopted the practice established in Northwest Europe of welding extra track to the hull
- [Operation Goldflake Photo Album - Part 2](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/operation-goldflake-photo-album-part-2/) - Operation Goldflake was the code name for the move of 1 Canadian Corps and 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade from Italy to northwest Europe in Feb / March 1945. It was previously covered in the March 2020 article: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/operation-goldflake/ The February 2025 article covered the loading of the LSTs: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/operation-goldflake-photo-album-part-1/. The February and March 2025 articles
- [Operation Goldflake Photo Album - Part 1](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/operation-goldflake-photo-album-part-1/) - Operation Goldflake was the code name for the move of 1 Canadian Corps and 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade from Italy to northwest Europe in Feb / March 1945. It was previously covered in the March 2020 article: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/operation-goldflake/ There are numerous good photographs from that operation. This month’s article and the March 2025 article will
- [Keeping the 116th Battalion Together](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/keeping-the-116th-battalion-together/) - During the First World War there were 258 numbered battalions raised specifically as infantry to serve in Europe as part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Of these, only 45 served intact in combat. The others were broken up upon arrival in England and the soldiers sent in drafts to existing battalions as reinforcements. This was
- [July 1944](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/july-1944/) - By the beginning of July 1944 the Germans had withdrawn from the Lake Trasimeno area, but some pockets of enemy resistance remained behind. The British 28th Brigade, with the Ontario Regiment in support, was assigned to clear the area west and north-west of Lake Trasimeno. The axis of advance was northward through the villages of
- [October – December 1944](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/october-december-1944-2/) - "C” Squadron’s support work with the infantry and engineers continued into October, while “A” and “B” Squadrons remained in reserve. Regimental Headquarters came under enemy shell fire on 4 October, with Trooper Kornelius Bohonis being severely wounded. He died of his wounds the following day. Kornelius Bohonis was born in Lwow, Poland on 22 January
- [The M1917 in Ontario Regiment Service](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-m1917-in-ontario-regiment-service/) - Our museum recently acquired a rare example of an M1917 light tank. This First World War vintage tank played a small, but key role in the development of the Ontario Regiment’s tank skills at the start of the Second World War. The Ontario Regiment returned to Camp Borden in mid-August 1940 after spending several weeks
- [The M1917 in Canadian Service](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-m1917-in-canadian-service/) - (Image above: The M1917 at its new home at the Canadian Tank Museum) The M1917 is a licensed version of the iconic Renault FT tank that was built in the USA. The Renault FT is often referred to as the first “modern” tank. This is due to a few significant design principles. Those being: sloped
- [1924 – Ceremonial Events](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/1924-ceremonial-events/) - It was a year of ceremonial events for the Ontario Regiment in 1924, all of which are still relevant today. The Ontarios performed an integral part of the ceremonies for Oshawa becoming a city, the dedication of the new cenotaph in Whitby, and a similar event in Oshawa. The Oshawa Armoury was the centre of
- [September 1944](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/september-1944/) - In early September individual tank troops of the Ontario Regiment were assigned to support several infantry units for the push north of Florence and into Fiesole. The tanks were called upon to destroy enemy machine-gun positions several times, but there was no major fighting. The Germans wereconducting a general, but orderly, withdrawal. With Florence and
- [August 1944](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/august-1944/) - The first few days of August were quiet for the Ontario Regiment, consisting of static time and some location moves meant to convince the Germans that the advance on Florence was imminent. The Ontarios next operation was to support elements of the 17 th Indian Infantry Brigade hunting for, and engaging, German positions along the
- [Major Dougall Carmichael – Official 116th Bn CO or Not?](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/major-dougall-carmichael-official-116th-bn-co-or-not/) - The January 2024 article covered a comparison of the two commanding officers of the 116 th Battalion – Lieutenant Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe and Lieutenant Colonel George R. Pearkes. Some histories include Lieutenant Colonel Dougall Carmichael as commanding officer. The Wikipedia article lists the commanding officers as follows:Lt.-Col. S.S. Sharpe, DSO, 23 July 1916 –
- [January – April 1944](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/january-april-1944/) - The war in Italy had ground to a halt by the beginning of 1944. General Bernard Montgomery’s British Eighth Army was bogged down north of Ortona due to the wet weather. The American Fifth Army, under the command of General Mark Clark, was at a standstill in the mountains south of Cassino. The Allied drive
- [February 1944 – Ski Detachment](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/february-1944-ski-detachment/) - The war in Italy had slowed down considerably by January 1944. It would have been a welcome relief for the Canadians after the heavy fighting in December. The weather, combined with the terrain, made any significant movement nearly impossible. The break in the action allowed the Ontario Regiment to conduct vehicle maintenance and for some
- [Two Commanding Officers:  Sharpe and Pearkes](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/two-commanding-officers-sharpe-and-pearkes/) - The 116 th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (raised in Ontario County and perpetuated by the Ontario Regiment) had two commanding officers in its existence: Lieutenant Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe and Lieutenant Colonel George R. Pearkes. There were a few similarities between the two commanders, but many more differences. A picture of each man can be
- [Bloody December](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/bloody-december/) - December 1943 saw the Ontario Regiment engaged in four major battles. This article will only cover a brief overview of each. In early December the Germans had settled into their Winter Line. The terrain on the west coast of Italy was not suitable for winter combat and therefore, the focus was on the east coast.
- [Battle of Colle d’Anchise](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/battle-of-colle-danchise/) - Battle of Colle d’Anchise In mid-October 1943 the Ontario Regiment was ordered to move to the 1st Canadian Infantry Division area in Campobasso. Campobasso had just fallen to the 1st Division a few days previously. The immediate objective was to consolidate the Allied gains around Campobasso and make preparations for the town to be developed
- [Operation “Baytown” - The Invasion of Italy, September 1943](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/operation-baytown-the-invasion-of-italy-september-1943/) - In the previous article the Sicilian Campaign had wrapped up and the Ontarios were preparing for the next campaign – the invasion of mainland Italy, code named Operation “Baytown”. The Ontario Regiment was tasked with supporting the British 5th Infantry Division on the Calabrian coast. Multiple simultaneous Allied landings led to a shortage of landing
- [Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum PRESS RELEASE Aug-30-2023](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/ontario-regiment-rcac-museum-press-release-aug-30-2023/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MUSEUM ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED Oshawa, Ontario, August 29, 2023 – Visitors to the Ontario Regiment Museum will notice vast improvements to the front of the facility this season as a major capital project has been completed. The Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa managed by its charity; The Oshawa Aeronautical Military & Industrial
- [Overview of the Sicilian Campaign (Operation Husky)](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/overview-of-the-sicilian-campaign-operation-husky/) - The naval convoy carrying the members of the Ontario Regiment, their vehicles, and kit arrived at Siracusa harbour in the mid-morning of 13 July 1943. Due to crowding in the harbour, the Ontarios waited offshore until their turn arrived at 17:30 hours and they began unloading their tanks. The crews traveled south of Siracusa to
- [Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum PRESS RELEASE Aug-25-2023](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/ontario-regiment-rcac-museum-press-release-aug-25-2023/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENERAL MOTORS 1943 “FOX” RETURNS TO OSHAWA ON 80th ANNIVERSARY OF DEPLOYMENT Oshawa, Ontario, August 25 2023 – The Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum is pleased to announce that it has acquired an exceptionally rare Second World War vehicle that was produced by General Motors of Canada in 1943, at the Oshawa Assembly
- [Preparing for Sicily – Spring 1943](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/preparing-for-sicily-spring-1943/) - While the tank crews of the Ontario Regiment were converting to the Sherman tank and preparing them for upcoming combat (see this article), there was a long list of administrative preparations to undertake. The whole 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade was involved in frantic activity. The first mention in the Ontario Regiment war diary of
- [The Ontario Regiment and the Coronations](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-ontario-regiment-and-the-coronations/) - The Coronation of King Charles III was held on 5 May 2023. The Canadian Contingent was quite small compared to previous coronations – only 45 Canadian Armed Forces personnel and RCMP. 1902Queen Victoria passed away in January 1901 at the age of 81, after more than 60 years as sovereign. She was succeeded by her
- [The Arrival of the Sherman Tank](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-arrival-of-the-sherman-tank/) - The Ontario Regiment used several models of the Sherman tank throughout the campaigns in Sicily, Italy and Northwest Europe, but the most common was the M4A4 or Sherman V, in British nomenclature. The Sherman was a long way in the future at the outbreak of the war. Obsolete tanks were used while training in Canada
- [The Uxbridge Rifle Range](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-uxbridge-rifle-range/) - For a few years, beginning in 1914, the Ontario Regiment had access to a rifle range in Ontario County. In fact, it was within easy marching distance of the Town of Uxbridge. Property owner George Kerry sold 75.8 acres to the Crown on 30 March, 1914 for the sum of $1,400. It was located on
- [Dingo Scout Car coming to the Museum](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/dingo-scout-car-coming-to-the-museum/) - News Release: 1 March 2023 Contact Information: The Ontario Regiment R.C.A.C MuseumExecutive Director: Jeremy Neal Blowersjeremy@tankmuseum.ca905.728.6199 ext 256ontrmuseum.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESECOND WORLD WAR VEHICLE DONATED TO CANADIAN MUSEUM BY US DONORS Oshawa, Ontario, March 1, 2023 — The Ontario Regiment R.C.A.C. Museum has acquired and will displaya very rare WW2 Mk II 1944 Daimler Scout
- [King George VI Inspects the Regiment](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/king-george-vi-inspects-the-regiment/) - In late January 1943 the 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade was informed that an important inspection was coming up. The person conducting the inspection was not immediately revealed, but it was obviously someone of considerable prominence, based on the level of effort being expended. It was soon announced that the visitor was none other than
- [Modern Russian Tank Recognition](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/modern-russian-tank-recognition/) - There are seven different tank families in the Russian inventory. Namely: T-54/55 T-62 T-64 T-72 T-80 T-90 T-14 To tell them apart we look at specific identification clues. Making that more difficult, the later variants tend to have Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) bricks hiding the actual vehicle. This document will assist in identifying the families.
- [Introduction to Modern Russian Armour](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/introduction-to-modern-russian-armour/) - (Note: Most of the data in this article are from sources published prior to the current situation in Ukraine.) The T-72 (and later T-90) and the T-62/T-64 (and later T-90) together represent the Soviet Era army to most people. These tanks were primary power-projections for their army. Estimates of the number of tanks in the
- [Battalion Sergeant Major James Fenwick, MC](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/battalion-sergeant-major-james-fenwick-mc/) - I had overlooked James Fenwick when I was doing my original research. Fenwick was the third BattalionSergeant Major of the 116 th Battalion and followed WOI Fred Palmer in the appointment. James Fenwick was born on 22 June, 1882 in Newsham, Northumberland, England. He joined theColdstream Guards in 1900, served in the Boer War, and
- [Slate of the Officers - 29 June 1943](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/status-of-the-officers-29-june-1943/) - The following table shows the list of Ontario Regiment officers and their appointments as of 29 June 1943, at the time of sailing to Sicily. The organization didn’t stay static. Officers were regularly moved to new appointments or transferred to another regiment if their experience was needed elsewhere. Promotions, deaths and wounds always led to
- [Battalion Sergeants-Major of the 116th Battalion – John Watters and Fred Hindle](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/battalion-sergeants-major-of-the-116th-battalion-john-watters-and-fred-hindle/) - This final article in the series documenting the Battalion Sergeants-Major of the 116th Battalion covers the final two BSMs - Warrant Officer Class II John Watters and Warrant Officer Class I Frederick Hindle. John W. Watters John Walker Watters was born October 13, 1894 in Falkirk, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1908. He was
- [Christmas Card from the 116th Battalion](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/christmas-card-from-the-116th-battalion/) - This 1916 Christmas card bringing greetings from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Sharpe and the officers of the 116th Battalion appears to have been sent by Lieutenant Morley Jacobi. The photo was shot when the Battalion was located at either Camp Bramshott or Camp Witley. The 116th Battalion arrived in the United Kingdom on 31 July, 1916
- [Annual Training Camps: 1866-1914](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/annual-training-camps-1866-1914/) - Historical note: For most of the era covered by this article the name of the unit was the 34th Ontario Battalion of Infantry. It was changed to the 34th Ontario Regiment in 1900. For the sake of clarity, I will refer to it by its modern name. Battalions and regiments are used interchangeably. Summer training
- [T-72M1 at the Museum](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/t-72m1-at-the-museum/) - The Museum has acquired a T-72M1 tank. This tank was built as a late-production model in either Poland or Czechoslovakia and purchased by East Germany. The Tank served with the East German army until reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. On 3 October 1990, the East German Army (including other armed groups such
- [Presentation of Colours - 1932](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/presentation-of-colours-1932/) - August 28, 2022 marks the 90th anniversary of the presentation to the Ontario Regiment of its third set of Colours. A Regiment’s Colours are essentially two flags – one is a Sovereign’s Colour and one a Regimental Colour. The Ontario Regiment received its first set of Colours, prepared by the ladies of Ontario County, on
- [OntR Tanks of Second World War](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/ontr-tanks-of-second-world-war/) - Vickers Mark VIB Canada purchased two Vickers Mark VIB light tanks in 1938 and twelve more in 1939. The Ontario Regiment trained on this tank at their 1939 summer camp, just prior to the outbreak of the war. When the Ontarios arrived at Camp Borden in late May of 1940, three of these tanks were
- [Why Does the Ontario Regiment Have the Battle Honour, “Somme, 1916”?](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/why-does-the-ontario-regiment-have-the-battle-honour-somme-1916/) - A look at the Ontario Regiment’s list of battle honours will reveal a rather curious one: “Somme, 1916”. All of the Ontario Regiment’s First World War battle honours come from perpetuating the 116th Battalion, CEF. The battle honours granted to the 116th Battalion are carried by the Ontario Regiment. This presents an odd situation because
- [The Oshawa Airport South Field Facility](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-oshawa-airport-south-field-facility/) - The Ontario Regiment’s connection to the Oshawa Airport began in late 1947 with the acquisition of two of the former British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) buildings at the south end of the airport. As the Regiment was rebuilding after the Second World War new facilities were required for the updated training plan. The Regiment
- [Unusual Daily Orders](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/unusual-daily-orders/) - During the Second World War each unit issued daily orders. During training, prior to entering combat, these orders covered various topics. They usually began with the duty roster, outlining who was tasked as Orderly Officer, Orderly Sergeant, etc. The orders listed the soldiers taken on strength of the Regiment, struck off strength, transfers within the
- [Barrel Devices](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/barrel-devices/) - One of the most obvious parts of the tank is the main gun barrel. From the 37mm on the M3A1 Lee to the massive 120mm gun on the Chieftain, the gun is the reason that the tank exists. Far from being a simple tube, there are many parts and pieces of technology that are attached
- [M14/40 and Italian Tank Design](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/m14-40-and-italian-tank-design/) - Quick Facts:Dimensions (L-W-H): 5m X 2.3m X 2.4mTotal weight (Battle) : 14,500 kgCrew: 4 (Driver, Loader, MG Gunner/Radio Operator, Commander/Gunner)Propulsion: V-8 Diesel, 145 hpSpeed: 33 km/hSuspension: Leaf SpringRange: 200 kmArmament: 47mm cannon, 4 X 8mm MGs (Co-ax, Anti air, 2 in Hull)Armor: 42mm Turret Front to 25mm Hull, sides, and Rear Note: Normally, the Vehicle
- [Modern Anti-Tank Ammunition](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/modern-anti-tank-ammunition/) - (Note: There are a large number of different types of tank ammunition. This article focuses only on Anti Tank ammuntion. Anti Infantry (Canister, HE) and anti bunker/material (HE, MPATs, ARM) are not covered in this article.) During and after the Cold War, anti-tank ammunition fell into two broad categories: Kinetic and Chemical. Kinetic rounds use
- [The T-54](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-t-54/) - Quick Facts:Dimensions (L-W-H): 9m X 2.4m X 3.4mTotal weight (Battle) : 36,000 kgCrew: 4 (Driver, Loader, Gunner, Commander)Propulsion: V-12 Diesel, 520 hpSpeed: 48 km/hSuspension: Torsion BarRange: 600 kmArmament: 100 mm rifled gun, 2 X 7.62mm MG, 12.7mm MGArmor: 200 mm cast (Turret Front) to 20mm steel (Hull Rear) The T-54 is a direct descendant of
- [The County March](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-county-march/) - Recruiting for the 116th Battalion, CEF began in the autumn of 1915, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe of Uxbridge. It was the first battalion of the CEF to be recruited entirely from a single county, its recruits coming from Ontario County. The Battalion was originally organized as follows: HQ and “A” Company
- [How to make tea in a tank.](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/how-to-make-tea-in-a-tank/) - During the Second World War, it was reported that British tank crew often stopped their tanks during battles in order to jump out and brew tea. The standard (and very unofficial) method of doing this was to use a “Benghazi Burner”. This was a pipe or cut down fuel can filled with sand. Petrol (or
- [Bandvagn 202](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/bandvagn-202/) - Quick Facts:Dimensions (L-W-H): 6.3m X 2.8m X 2.2mTotal weight (Battle) : 3,200 kgCrew: 2+ 8 or 1,000 kg cargoPropulsion: 4 Cyl Gas, 82 hpSpeed: 39 km/hSuspension: Torsion BarRange: 200 kmArmament: Optional 7.62mm MGArmor: None The Bandvagn 202 (Bv 202) was developed for the Swedish Army by a subsidiary of Volvo. The vehicle is composed of
- [Battalion Sergeant Major Robert Law Clark](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/robert-law-clark/) - Robert Law Clark was the fourth Battalion Sergeant-Major of the 116th Battalion. He followed after the tenure of Warrant Officer Class II James Fenwick, who served as Acting BSM (biography to come in a future article). Robert Clark was born in Byng Inlet, Ontario, about 65 kilometres north of Parry Sound, in 1891. He married
- [Don visiting his old friend](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/don-visiting-his-old-friend/) - Don visiting the Museum the day after the Staghound arrived. Click link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1orUg3nf_lnd2OiVmHbPh6LFcI-Ef5zzL?usp=sharing
- [1934 Annual Inspection](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/1934-annual-inspection/) - Throughout the inter-war years there was an annual inspection in October or November. The senior staff of the 25th Infantry Brigade and Military District No. 2 came to Oshawa for the day. One such example was in 1934 and was well-documented by the Oshawa Daily Times. The inspecting officers in 1934 included Brigadier Victor Anderson,
- [Don White, Staghound and our Volunteers](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/don-white-staghound-and-our-volunteers/) - Don White with the Staghound. To his left, Jeremy Neal Blowers (Executive Director of the Museum). To his right, Alan Duffy (Museum President). Including a portion of the Volunteer team that keeps this Museum running.
- [The Armoury During the First World War](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-armoury-during-the-first-world-war/) - The Oshawa Armoury (now the Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury) was less than three months old at the outbreak of the First World War on 4 August 1914. It opened with great ceremony on 25 May and the Regiment moved in, and continued with planning for the impending summer training camp in June. Once war was
- [Coming Home - Part 2](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/coming-home-part-2/) - The Ontario Regiment Comes Home in November 1945: Part 2 – The Welcome Ceremony In the previous article, the Ontarios had almost completed their journey home and their process of demobilization. Since 5 October they had travelled through the Netherlands and Belgium, waited for over a month in England, took a five-day crossing of the
- [Williams Piano Factory Barracks](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/williams-piano-factory-barracks/) - In the September 2019 article we covered the mobilization activities of the Ontario Regiment during the month of September 1939. The mobilization plan called for an increase in the size of the Regiment to full war-time establishment of over 600 soldiers. As many would be from out of town, accommodation for these soldiers would be
- [Coming Home - Part 1](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/coming-home-part-1/) - The Second World War ended on 8 May, 1945 and the Ontarios went into a period of waiting for their turn to come home. The first few weeks were filled with guarding German prisoners, equipment dumps and vehicle parks. There were ceremonial events to celebrate the end of the war. Much time was spent in
- [Guarding Prisoners in the Summer of 1940](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/guarding-prisoners-in-the-summer-of-1940/) - In the last article covering the Ontario Regiment in the Second World War (“May 1940 – The Ontario Regiment Moves to Camp Borden”) the Ontarios had arrived at Camp Borden in late May, got settled into camp life and began training on the small fleet of Vickers Mark VIB light tanks at the Canadian Armoured
- [IMPORTANT UPDATE ON AQUINO TANK WEEKEND 2020](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/important-update-on-aquino-tank-weekend-2020/)
- [The Loss of Two Ontario Regiment Legends](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-loss-of-two-ontario-regiment-legends/) - The Ontario Regiment has lost two of its legends in 2020 – Second World War veterans John Richardson and Ralph Kearney. John passed away on February 7 and Ralph on July 3. John was the last known officer from the war and Ralph was the last known member of any rank. Both men remained closely
- [May 1940 – The Ontario Regiment Moves to Camp Borden](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/may-1940-the-ontario-regiment-moves-to-camp-borden/) - May 1940 was a milestone month for the soldiers of the Ontario Regiment with their move to Camp Borden. Since being mobilized in September 1939, the Regiment had been based in Oshawa where the equipment and training opportunities were limited. While some soldiers had attended armour courses at Borden in the preceding months, now the
- [The Liberation of the Netherlands](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-liberation-of-the-netherlands/) - In the previous article, (“Operation Goldflake”) the Ontario Regiment and other Canadian units had arrived in northwest Europe from Italy to join their comrades who had been in Europe since D-Day. Specifically, the Ontarios were in Mouscron, Belgium. The Regiment left Mouscron on 23 March, 1945 and moved to various locations on the outskirts of
- [TANK SATURDAY - Canada at War - MAY 9 2020 - CANCELLED](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/tank-saturday-canada-at-war-may-9-2020-cancelled/) - It is with heavy heart that I have to announce the first cancellation in the 2020 Tank Season. In response to COVID-19 and the recent provincial emergency order to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, the City of Oshawa is cancelling all special events and festivals, as well as
- [Operation Goldflake](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/operation-goldflake/) - By late January, 1945 all the Ontario Regiment’s tanks had returned from their static gun positions to the various squadron lines, as detailed in the article “January 1945”. Late in the month a warning order was received that the Ontarios were soon to come under the command of the British Eighth Army and would be
- [January 1945](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/january-1945/) - The photo of the Ontario Regiment tank and its attached dugout in the mountains of Italy is one of the most commonly seen photos of the Regiment in various books. In mid-November 1944, the Regiment was ordered to provide eight tanks to be assigned to the gun lines to thicken up the artillery fire. The
- [Christmas 1939](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/christmas-1939/) - December 1939 saw the Ontario Regiment’s first Christmas of the Second World War. The months since the Regiment’s mobilization on September 1 were focused on recruiting, organization and elementary training. Throughout the autumn, uniforms and equipment slowly trickled in. As the gear arrived, the Regiment’s training was expanded to incorporate the equipment. As the end
- [The T34/85](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-t34-85/) - During the first world war, there was no tank development by the Soviet Union. During the interwar period, the Soviet Union manufactured two primary light tanks: T-26 (Based on a UK Vickers 6-Ton) and the BT series (Based on a US Christe design). These were produced in very large numbers with more than 8,000 BT
- [The "Arrival"](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/the-arrival/) - The Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum has welcomed the Staghound to her temporary home for restoration and maintenance. Matt Rutledge, the Museum Operations Manager, made the trip to CFB Petawawa on 24-25 January 2019 to meet with the RCD HVT (Royal Canadian Dragoons Historical Vehicle Troop). This handover meeting ensured that the ORM (Ontario Regiment RCAC
- [September 1939 - Mobilization](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/september-1939-mobilization/) - For the Ontario Regiment, the Second World War began with a terse, three-word telegram sent to commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel E. Pearson at 16:15 hours on 1 September 1939. The telegram simply stated: Mobilize. Stop. Ack. Within four hours, Lieutenant-Colonel Pearson had gathered the Regiment’s officers to discuss the mobilization plans. Regimental Sergeant-Major H. Davies and
- [August 1939](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/august-1939/) - August 1939 - Summer Training Camp and Looming War The 1939 summer training camp was the third such camp since the Ontario Regiment made the conversion to a tank regiment (actually a battalion to be accurate) in late 1936. The 1937 camp, located at Camp Niagara, lacked any armour and the focus was on machine
- [Stug III and Friends](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/stug-iii-and-friends/) - The museum recently took possession of three unique new vehicles for our fleet. There are two German Half Tracks and a German Assault gun reproduction ready for you to see. The Sd.Kfz. 251 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251) half-track was a German armored fighting vehicle designed by the Hanomag company based on the unarmoured Sd.Kfz 11 artillery tractor
- [Museum Wins International Award](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/museum-wins-international-award/) - (Oshawa, Ontario, August 12, 2019) The Ontario Regiment R.C.A.C. Regimental Museum in Oshawa, Ontario is proud to have received the 2019 Jacques Littlefield Award for Preservation and Education Excellence, awarded by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association at their Convention in York, PA. This honour is bestowed annually on an institution or organization whose efforts significantly
- [Battle of Ridgeway Clarified](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/battle-of-ridgeway-clarified/) - If you have not read the new Regimental history (and why haven’t you?), then you may be under the impression that one of the original independent companies in Ontario County fought at the Battle of Ridgeway in June 1866. This claim is made in the Regimental history that was published in 1951 and repeated in
- [Chieftain Mark 10](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/chieftain-mark-10/) - The museum took possession of a classic tank last week. The Chieftain Mark 10 showed up and was made ready to premier at the “Blitzkrieg” Tank Saturday to the delight of the crowd and the museum members. The design of the Chieftain began as early as 1958. It was designed to replace its two predecessors;
- [D-Day Dodgers](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/d-day-dodgers/) - June 6, 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. You won’t see the Ontario Regiment mentioned anywhere in the news articles because they were amongst thousands of Canadians and other Allied soldiers who landed in Sicily in July 1943 and had been fighting their way north on the Italian mainland
- [116th Battalion Sergeants-Major #1 - William Hole](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/116th-battalion-sergeants-major-1-william-hole/) - The 116th Battalion had five Battalion Sergeants-Major in its existence. William Raynor Hole, the 116th Battalion’s first Sergeant-Major, was born on November 11, 1872 (some documents in his service record indicate 1870) in Barnsbury, England. It is unknown when he immigrated to Canada but Hole began his Canadian Militia career in 1893 with the 36th
- [Jagdpanzer 38 (Sd.Kfz. 138/2)](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/jagdpanzer-38-sd-kfz-138-2/) - The Jadpanzer 38 was a German light tank destroyer built in the late war period (1944-1945). It weighs in at over 15 tonnes and has a crew of four (Commander, Driver, Gunner, and Loader). It was quite a cramped vehicle as it just over 2m high. There is some level of controversy over the nickname
- [Our Panzer III Ausf J](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/our-panzer-iii-ausf-j/) - Earlier, the museum took delivery of the newest member of the fleet, an extremely accurate reproduction of a mid-war Panzerkampfwagen III, more commonly known as the Panzer III Ausf J. By 1934, the plans for the Panzer III were ready. However, the tank development teams believed that Germany would not enter another war until 1943
- [TANKS ROLL IN THE SNOW AT NEW MUSEUM EVENT](https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/winter-warfare-article/) - Learn more about our first winter Tank Saturday event.

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