Ring of Fire: Canadians in the Pacific in the Second World War

When: December 09, 2011 8:00 am to June 03, 2012 5:00 pm
Where: The Military Museums - 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Website: http://www.themilitarymuseums.ca

A Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor devastated the United States Pacific Fleet on 7 December, 1941. Canada’s war in the Pacific theatre began hours later with attacks on the British colony of Hong Kong where Canadians were stationed. Immense casualties would not be the end of the hardships they suffered.

Ring of Fire: Canadians in the Pacific in the Second World War is a new exhibition by The Military Museums (TMM). Sailors, soldiers and airmen describe how Canada helped to turn the tide against determined Japanese foes in clips gathered from 40 hours of video and audio interviews. First hand accounts connect the viewer directly to Canadian military history with supporting artefacts and text.

Private collectors and military museums across Canada have contributed art and artefacts to Ring of Fire including the Canadian War Museum, Glenbow Museum, Rocky Mountain Rangers Museum, National Air Force Museum of Canada, Homefront Museum and Archives, and the Canadian Militaria Preservation Society. Rare colour photos, medal groups, personal artefacts and prisoner of war art are included.