Far from being the "peaceful kingdom" of legend inhabited by an "unmilitary people," Canada has been shaped by war. Not only has war made the very existence of Canada possible, it also shaped our myths and memories and defined our national identity. 

Bill Twatio chronicles the military history of Canada from the American Revolution and the War of 1812, to the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada, the U.S. Civil War, and the Fenian Raids.