By the 1830’s, political reforms were sought by The Patriotes, a political organization headed by Louis Joseph Papineau, and aided by a militant wing called the Sons of Liberty. On November 7th 1837, open violence between “reformists†and pro-British elements erupted in Montreal.
Read MorePart one of a new series focuses on the battle of Ortona – known to those who fought in it as “Little Stalingrad”.
Read MoreHave you ever possessed an item of militaria and pondered on the history that may lay behind it? Have you ever considered who might originally have owned it and where that person could be now? Well, these are just some of the many the questions that ran through the head of one of our readers and wife’s grandfather; an 86 year-old Canadian World War 2 Veteran who, after more than 60 years, put to rest just such a mystery with the help of Armchair General on the internet…and some blind luck.
Read MoreJoin Armchair General as we pop in to the newest museum paying tribute to the sacrifices of the Canadian soldier.
Read MoreArmchair General provides our readers with a look into the Battle of the Scheldt, and the Canadian soldiers that fought in it.
Read MoreDragoon: The Prussian War Machine is a war game in every sense of the word. It has very good replay value and depth for strategy and realism. Boku Strategy Games and Shrapnel Games have produced a solid wargame, based on a seldom seen era of warfare.
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