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Title: War and the Foundation of Canada - Permanent European Settlement
 
Type: Document
Description: During the 16th century, European fishermen, whalers, traders, adventurers, and explorers visited the eastern seaboard of North America and established a lucrative fur trade by the early 1600s. While fishermen and whalers had generally co-operated with First Peoples in exchanging goods, permanent European settlement and involvement in the fur trade with Hurons and Algonkians soon led the French to join these nations in their war with the Iroquois Confederacy.
Site: Canadian War Museum
 
Title: Records of the 4th International Colloquy on Military History (Ottawa ...
 
Type: Document
Description: Introduction by W.A.B. Douglas, Director Directorate of History, Program Chairman. Articles in a variety of languages including: English, German, French, Italian, Portugese, Spanish, Russian, Greek.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Canada's First Warriors
 
Type: Interactive Resource Document
Online Reference Books
Description: A slide show presentation of Native American dress from the 16th to mid-18th century.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Harquebusier, 16th century
 
Type: Image
Description: Portable firearms such as the one used by this harquebusier became common in European armies during the 16th century even though they were complicated to handle and slow to fire. Pikemen, crossbowmen, archers and swordsmen continued to be present on battlefields in the old as well as the new world.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Difficult Relations
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: Cartier's expedition got along poorly with the Iroquois at Quebec. Discovery of what was falsely thought to be gold led to discord between Roberval and Cartier. Eventually, the fortified settlement was abandoned.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Soldiers Of The Canadian Expeditions
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: The soldiers accompanying early expeditions worked for private businesses, not for the state. Many were veterans of European wars, or gentlemen seeking land or gold.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: 16th century 'rondelle'
 
Type: Image
Description: Some 200 'rondelles' - round shields carried by infantry swordsmen, more commonly called 'rondaches' - formed part of the armament sent to Canada in 1541. Swordsmen still formed an important part of infantry contingents in mid-16th century European armies.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: The First Uniform Worn in Canada
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: Cartier's men wore the livery of Brittany, the French province from which they sailed.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: An Increasing Military Presence
 
Type: Document
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Description: During Cartier's three expeditions to Canada, there were more and more soldiers among his men. The later expeditions were very well armed.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: The Enlistment Of Soldiers
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: Soldiers were organized into companies of about 50. Their leader, the company captain, was responsible for recruiting, training and disciplining his men.
Site: National Defence
 
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