by Harold Skaarup (Author)
This fifth volume of Cannon in Canada is an informative and detailed
synopsis of the carefully preserved and restored guns and artillery on display in
the province of British Columbia. The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery is
represented by a long and distinguished line of gunners with historical ties back
to the days before Canada's Confederation. The honour of defending Canada
while standing ready to support operations overseas in peace and war continues
to this day. It is necessary to remember that the weapons of war are an integral
part of what keeps this nation safe. The descriptions of Canadian artillery found
here, and the places of honour where they can be viewed highlight the importance
of this essential military hardware that brought our nation forward at key turning
points in history when our guns were in use as tools of war at home and overseas.