The 1st Hussars War Diaries mentioning the atomic bombing of #Hiroshima on this day in 1945. #HiroshimaPeaceMemorialDay

The painting "Tanks Moving Up for the Breakthrough" by George Pepper depicts the first night attack of Operation Totalize on 7 August 1944. (Canadian War Museum, CWM13795)

#OTD in 1944, the 1st Hussars 'B' Sqn Echelon was accidentally bombed by the USAAF killing 8 Hussars and wounding 20.

"Many crucial WW II battles are all but forgotten. My father was wounded in one of them." - Historian Bill Waiser. #OTD in 1944, the British Columbia Regiment lost their way in a night attack in Normandy and were destroyed. cbc.ca/news/canada/sa…

Several soldiers of the 1st Hussars are deployed to the #NATO mission in Latvia. This photo shows soldiers from the Regiment preparing for their deployment as part of Operation Reassurance on 10 March 2023.

#OTD in 1940, the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps was formed. Watch the 1st Hussars train at Camp Borden in their first tanks later that year: youtu.be/6t0Z9uJ4gFc?fe…

#OTD in 1945, Japan announced its surrender, bringing an end to the Second World War. Over 1 million Canadians served, and over 45,000 were killed. This video lists those from #ldnont killed in the war: youtu.be/LDOZAKFH7V8?fe… #WW2 #VJDay #VJDay80

🚪✨ Step inside London like never before! Two days. 40+ sites. History, art, and stories waiting to be discovered. 📅 Sept 20–21 | 🆓 Free for everyone! 🔗 londonheritage.ca/doorsopenlondon #DoorsOpen2025 #ExploreLondon #FreeEvent City of London Tourism London 🇨🇦 Canada Life Place

#OTD in 1942, 907 Canadians were killed in the failed raid on Dieppe. Photo: 1st Hussars Second World War veteran Jim Paisley (left) at the memorial to Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal at #Dieppe on 5 June 1989. #diepperaid #WW2 #Canada #History

Doors Open #ldnont is only one month away, this year's theme is "sights, sounds and stories that make our city." In early 1915, Londoners would have seen and heard the sound of horses, not only from civilian carriages, but also from the 1st Hussars before they left to Europe.

🗓️21 August 1944- The Canadian 4th and Polish 1st Armoured Divisions close the Falaise Pocket, ending the Battle of Normandy. The Germans lose hundreds of tanks and most of their heavy equipment.

Hey #ldnont, the 1st Hussars Museum will be open on both days of Doors Open London! There will be restored military jeeps, colouring sheets and trivia quizzes in addition to our collection of artifacts!

📚 Are you an educator or student of history? This conference is a one-of-a-kind resource for anyone teaching or studying Canada’s military past through a human lens. Learn how oral history is transforming how we remember. 🔗 Explore the program → warmuseum.ca/events/confere…

Today is #NationalDogDay! Here are some photos from the Second World War of Hussars with their dogs! The Museum will be open for Doors Open #ldnont on September 20th and 21st, dogs are welcome!

Our summer schedule is ending, the Museum staff hopes you had as relaxing a summer as we did. The 1st Hussars Museum will be open #LabourDay2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM! After that, we'll be open Saturdays 1-4 until Remembrance Day.

💡 Bring the Canadian War Museum to your students — wherever you are. Our free online resources include videos, activities, and lesson plans to help explore Canada’s military history in engaging, age-appropriate ways. 🔗 Explore now → warmuseum.ca/educators/educ…

Ontario Heritage Trust is having a contest! Post a picture of your pet in front of a heritage plaque, like the one in front of Eldon House, for a chance to win a prize! Visit their Instagram for contest details! #ldnont

📅 On Sept 10, 1939, Canada declared war on Germany. 58,000 enlisted in weeks, and by war’s end nearly 1.1M Canadians had served at home and overseas, from a nation of 11.5M. 📸 CWM 19910001-612 #SecondWorldWar #CanadaRemembers

Doors Open #LdnOnt starts tomorrow! Our museum, Banting House and many other places will be open!

#OTD in 1940, this famous Canadian photo of the Second World War was taken - "Wait for Me, Daddy" depicts the departure of the BC Regiment. In August 1944, the BC Regiment were almost completely wiped out, but Jack Bernard, the father at the front of the photo, survived.