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Listing of films from the National Film Board. The role that the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces play in the world is explored through this group of short films. Various peacekeeping missions are looked at as well as some training and recruitment videos.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. A soldier must learn the proper use of his or her weapons. These films teach and inform about weapons and battle readiness in various branches of the Armed Forces. The possible horror created by using these weapons is explored in the animated film 'My Child,My Land'.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. These films deal with more peaceful events in the history of the armed forces. The operations discussed include security for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the movement of horses from the Suffield Base, and the military spectacle to commemorate the 1967 centennial celebrations.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. Royal Canadian Air Force training films dominate this site. Clips and movies deal more specifically with the aircraft and training required for piloting of aircraft.

Listing of films from the National Film Board regarding the period from the end of World War 1 to the beginning of World War 2. Includes information on the depression years and items that were in the news during that period.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. What makes a good military leader? These films attempt to answer that question and help teach these future leaders what is expected of them. Training and personal interaction for officers are discussed in this collection.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. How do ex-service members adjust to civilian life? What steps does society take to make the adjustment easier? These films show how well and how poorly individual veterans make this leap and how the community works to include them.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. Various aspects of Canada's involvement with NATO are explored in assorted films.

Listing of films regarding Canada's involvement in World War II. Includes many abstracts on films of the 1940's and newsreel compilations from the time. The abstract for the modern film Death By Moonlight: bomber command is also listed.

Listing of films from the National Film Board. The role of women in war-time Canada is explored. In times of war women stepped up to fill positions in factories that were previously a masculine domain. These films show how the goals and options of Canadian women began to change both on the homefront and in the military.