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MILITARY HISTORY CANADA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-08-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Heritage
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Taking the Capital by Storm
1, record 1, English, Taking%20the%20Capital%20by%20Storm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quebec City, August 14 1998-The Honourable Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State(Parks), today announced the unveiling of a plaque from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, commemorating the national historical significance of the Siege of Quebec City in 1775-1776. "Quebec City is a precious witness to the military history of Canada, "said Mr. Mitchell. "I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a reenactment of battles on the Plains of Abraham this weekend as part of the event Taking the Capital by Storm. "This plaque recalls the victory against the American troops assaulting Quebec City in 1775, during the American Revolution. The displays of force of the Canadian and British detachments prevented the American invaders from taking the colony. The unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Siege of Quebec City in 1775-1776 follows recommendations made by the Board. 1, record 1, English, - Taking%20the%20Capital%20by%20Storm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Patrimoine
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- À l'assaut de la Capitale
1, record 1, French, %C3%80%20l%27assaut%20de%20la%20Capitale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Québec, le 14 août 1998 -- L'honorable Andy Mitchell, secrétaire d'État (Parcs), a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'une plaque de la Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada a été dévoilée afin de commémorer l'importance historique nationale du Siège de Québec de 1775-1776. «La ville de Québec est un précieux témoin de l'histoire militaire du Canada, a déclaré M. Mitchell. Je vous invite d'ailleurs à assister aux reconstitutions des batailles sur les plaines d'Abraham, cette fin de semaine, dans le cadre de l'événement À l'assaut de la Capitale.» Cette plaque rappelle la défaite des troupes américaines lors de l'assaut qu'elles ont donné contre Québec en 1775 dans le cadre de la guerre de l'Indépendance. Les faits d'armes des détachements canadiens et britanniques ont permis d'éviter que la colonie entière ne passe aux mains des envahisseurs américains. Le dévoilement d'une plaque commémmorant le Siège de Québec de 1775-1776 fait suite aux recommandations de la Commission. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%80%20l%27assaut%20de%20la%20Capitale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Heritage
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Online Resources for Canadian Heritage
1, record 2, English, Online%20Resources%20for%20Canadian%20Heritage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ORCH 1, record 2, English, ORCH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This list focuses on educational Internet resources pertinent to Canadian heritage in the disciplines covered by the Canadian Museum of Civilization(CMC) Corporation : archaeology, ethnology, history(including military history and postal history), and folk culture. Other resources are also included if they are considered to provide a larger context for understanding Canada, its history, and the multicultural backgrounds of Canadians. Finally, some general resources are included to help you pursue subjects further afield. 1, record 2, English, - Online%20Resources%20for%20Canadian%20Heritage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Patrimoine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ressources en direct sur le patrimoine canadien
1, record 2, French, Ressources%20en%20direct%20sur%20le%20patrimoine%20canadien
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette liste regroupe les ressources éducatives Internet qui ont trait au patrimoine canadien et qui relèvent des disciplines auxquelles se consacre la Société du Musée canadien des civilisations (MCC): archéologie, ethnologie, histoire (y compris l'histoire militaire et l'histoire postale) et culture traditionnelle. D'autres ressources ont également été incluses dans la liste si l'on considérait qu'elles constituaient un contexte plus vaste permettant une compréhension du Canada, de son histoire et du patrimoine multiculturel des Canadiens. Enfin, des ressources générales sont fournies pour permettre un approfondissement des recherches. 1, record 2, French, - Ressources%20en%20direct%20sur%20le%20patrimoine%20canadien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Museums
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Military Engineer Museum
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Military%20Engineer%20Museum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Royal Canadian Engineer Museum 1, record 3, English, Royal%20Canadian%20Engineer%20Museum
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the CME Museum is to preserve and interpret the CME's heritage and to enchance the sense of identity and esprit de corps of the CME. The Military Engineers’ Museum Association of Canada(MEMAC) is dedicated to the preservation of this history. The museum opened 11 May 1957 at CFB Chilliwack, Vedder Crossing, BC as the Royal Canadian Engineer Museum. Upon unification and the formation of the Military Engineering Branch, the museum was renamed The Canadian Military Engineer Museum on 13 October 1972. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Military%20Engineer%20Museum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Muséologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Musée du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes
1, record 3, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20du%20g%C3%A9nie%20militaire%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Musée du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes a pour mission de préserver et d'interpréter le patrimoine du GMC et d'accroître le sentiment d'appartenance et d'esprit de corps du génie. L'Association du musée du génie militaire du Canada (AMGMC) est vouée à préserver ce patrimoine. Le musée a ouvert ses portes le 11 mai 1957 à la BFC Chilliwack, à Vedder Crossing, C.-B., sous le nom de Royal Canadian Engineer Museum. Le 13 octobre 1972, à la suite de l'unification et de la formation de la Branche du génie militaire le musée a été renommé Musée du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 3, French, - Mus%C3%A9e%20du%20g%C3%A9nie%20militaire%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Library Science (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Online Resources for Canadian Heritage
1, record 4, English, Online%20Resources%20for%20Canadian%20Heritage
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This list focuses on Internet resources pertinent to Canadian heritage in the disciplines covered by the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation : archaeology, ethnology, history(including military history and postal history), and folk culture. Other resources are also included if they are considered to provide a larger context for understanding Canada, its history, and the multicultural backgrounds of Canadians. Finally, some general resources are included to help you pursue subjects further afield. 2, record 4, English, - Online%20Resources%20for%20Canadian%20Heritage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compiled by Stephen Alsford. Ottawa, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 1997----. 2, record 4, English, - Online%20Resources%20for%20Canadian%20Heritage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Ressources en direct sur le patrimoine canadien
1, record 4, French, Ressources%20en%20direct%20sur%20le%20patrimoine%20canadien
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette liste regroupe les ressources Internet qui ont trait au patrimoine canadien et qui relèvent des disciplines auxquelles se consacre la Société du Musée canadien des civilisations : archéologie, ethnologie, histoire (y compris l'histoire militaire et l'histoire postale) et culture traditionnelle. D'autres ressources ont également été incluses dans la liste si l'on considérait qu'elles constituaient un contexte plus vaste permettant une compréhension du Canada, de son histoire et du patrimoine multiculturel des Canadiens. Enfin, des ressources générales sont fournies pour permettre un approfondissement des recherches. 2, record 4, French, - Ressources%20en%20direct%20sur%20le%20patrimoine%20canadien
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compilé par Stephen Alsford. Ottawa, Musée canadien des civilisations, 1996----. 2, record 4, French, - Ressources%20en%20direct%20sur%20le%20patrimoine%20canadien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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