Canadian Military in the Twentieth Century
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions
- Curriculum: Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada
- Date: 1900-2000
The Canadian armed forces are organized into three unified commands: Mobile, Air, and Maritime, all of which are commanded by the Department of National Defense (DND), headed by a cabinet-level minister. As of 2000, there were 61,600 active Canadian troops.
The Canadian Army is divided into four Land Force Commands in different areas of the country, with a division headquarters and training center in Kingston, Ontario. Weapons include the C9 machine gun and the Eryx antitank system. Armored vehicles include the Coyote (a light tank that in the early 2000’s...
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