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This section illustrates a selection of firearms and bladed weapons used by British and Canadian military units during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Répertoire de films de l'ONF traitant des guerres et conflits dans l'histoire canadienne avant 1867.

Cette section contient une collection d'objets conservés et d'illustrations réalisées par des artistes de l'époque. On y trouve des uniformes d'officiers et d'hommes du rang de diverses unités canadiennes et britanniques ayant servi dans ce qui est maintenant le Canada entre 1780 et 1870.

War in the Pacific Northwest centred around the canoe, which could be up to 20 metres long. Flotillas of canoes would attack enemy villages, hoping to capture prisoners to keep as slaves. Coastal forts of cedar logs were to be found, used to help control and tax maritime trade.

This section is a collection of surviving artifacts and period artists' illustrations. Illustrated are uniform coats of officers or enlisted men from a variety of Canadian and British units that served in present-day Canada during the period 1780-1870.

Aux 18e et 19e siècles, les peuples de la côte Pacifique sont de farouches combattants. Leurs guerriers utilisent l'arc, la lance, le casse-tête et le poignard à lame d'os, et portent parfois une armure de bois. Ils préfèrent l'assaut en groupe, mais n'hésitent pas à recourir à la duplicité au cours de rencontres « amicales ».

Après la Conquête en 1760, les Britanniques s'installent au fort Chambly. Ce site web décrit le rôle du fort durant l'invasion du Canada par les Américains en 1775-1776, et encore durant la guerre de 1812.

The British likely introduced the military band to Canada. These regimental musicians were paid for by individual units. Instrumentation favoured flutes, clarinets and percussion. The bands played a strong role in the social life of garrison towns throughout Canada.

The peoples of the Pacific coast were formidable fighters during the 18th and 19th centuries. Their warriors used bows and javelins, carried clubs and bone-bladed daggers, and could wear wooden armour. They preferred a mass assault, but treachery during 'friendly' meetings were not rare.

After the Conquest in 1760, the British moved into Fort Chambly. This website describes the role of the fort during the invasion of Canada by the Americans in 1775-1776 and again in the War of 1812.