A union that formed between the Empire of Austria and the Kingdom of Hungary in 1867. In 1914 the Habsburg Monarchy ruled over Austro-Hungary, and the annexed provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Arch [..]

At the outbreak of the First World War the British Empire consisted of numerous colonies and Dominions. When Britain declared war on 4 August 1914 the entire empire was automatically entered into the [..]

The Cadet Corps were originally created as a youth drill association for boys over the age of 12. The Corps were not part of the military but they did drill marksmanship and other forms of military tr [..]

Form of government where a single entity, often referred to as a despot, rules with absolute power. A despot is often a king or other type of ruler who rules with complete authority.

An individual who originates from a country that is in conflict with the country they currently reside in.

Imperialism in Canada was rooted in their economic, military and political connections to Britain. Confederation in Canada occurred in 1867, gaining Canada the title of Dominion. As a Dominion Britain [..]

The German term for Germany and Austria’s military forces.

The suspension of ordinary law during military operations, often preceded or accompanied by military mobilization.

The gathering of troops and supplies for war. The opposing party normally sees it as an act of aggression, if a state of war has not yet been declared.

The cultural attachment or devotion to one’s country, often displayed through the support and defense of one’s country. During the First World War there were two forms of patriotism in Canada. Canadia [..]