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Encyclopedia > Canadian War Memorial
The National War Memorial
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The National War Memorial

Canada's National War Memorial is located in Confederation Square in Ottawa, the nation's capital. Dedicated in 1939 in commemoration of the First World War, the memorial consists of a tall stone arch adorned with metal sculptures. The main work, titled The Response, depicts a diverse group of soldiers and servicepeople marching forward below the arch; one is mounted, and several tote a gun carriage. The top of the arch features figures representing peace and freedom. Download high resolution version (400x622, 114 KB)The National War Memorial in Confederation Square, downtown Ottawa. ... Download high resolution version (400x622, 114 KB)The National War Memorial in Confederation Square, downtown Ottawa. ... This memorial in England lists the names of soldiers who died in the First World War. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Location City Information Established: 1850 as Bytown Area: 2,778. ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ...

A close-up view of the figures
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A close-up view of the figures

Although made to commemorate WWI, the memorial also officially remembers the Second World War and Korean War. It also features the Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, placed in 2000 in front of the memorial. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Combatants Western Allied/UN combatants: South Korea, United States Communist combatants: North Korea, Peoples Republic of China Strength Note: All figures may vary according to source. ... The Canadian Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is currently located at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, Ottawa, built in 1939. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


The original model upon which the memorial was based can be viewed at the Canadian War Museum. The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Canada. ...


See also

Unveiling the National War Memorial in St. ... The War Memorial of St. ... The Belfry of Ypres Ypres (French, generally used in English;1 Ieper official name in the local Dutch) is a municipality located in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the Flemish province of West Flanders. ... The Canadian National Vimy Memorial The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is one of Canadas most important overseas war memorials to those who served their country in World War I and risked or gave their lives during the war. ...

External links

  • The National War Memorial - Veterans Affairs Canada

  Results from FactBites:
 
War Artists from the First World War: The Canadian War Memorials Fund (805 words)
The Canadian War Records Office (CWRO) was established by Beaverbrook in London as a way of documenting Canadian activities during the war and bringing those activities to the attention of the Canadian and British public.
Primarily the CWRO’s purpose was to garner support for the war and to encourage volunteers to join the Canadian forces.
The creation of CWMF was not the beginning of war artistry as many artists from the fighting armies sketched for reconnaissance purposes or just to while away the time.
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