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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VKC_the-victoria-and-esquimalt-coast-defences-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
This viewpoint illustrates the commanding position required for a coast defence gun battery. The trees in front were topped when the emplacement was in use. A total of 27 locations were occupied by the coast defences between 1878 and 1956. Includ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VKB_naval-defence-yesterday-and-today-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
The first Royal Navy warship dropped anchor in Esquimalt Harbour in 1848. Since then, the harbour has witnessed a fascinating evolution of naval power. Though global politics and weapons systems may change, Esquimalt remains a major strategic base…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VJ7_defence-electric-light-directing-station-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
Defence Electric Lights on both sides of Esquimalt Harbour entrance were used to illuminate targets for the guns at night. Engine rooms generated power for the lights. Lights and engines were controlled from this Defence Electric Light Directing S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VJ6_heavy-metal-and-drugs-in-1912-la-machinerie-lourde-en-1912-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
Q: How do you move a 28-ton gun barrel up a hill? A: With great difficulty, and a "gun drug." The heavyweight of Canadian artillery was the 9.2-inch gun. The barrel was 27 feet (11.2 metres) long and weighed 28 tons (this mock-up barrel is a lig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VIT_defensible-wall-mur-defensif-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
This wall protected the battery from attack from the rear. It was both a protected position for riflemen and an obstacle. Barbed wire entanglements and natural cliff faces provided additional defence along the remainder of the battery perimeter. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VI7_officers-quarters-logements-des-officiers-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
When the Second World War began in 1939, tents were used to accommodate the sudden influx of troops. They were quickly replaced by temporary wooden huts of this type. This building is the only example that has survived in place. It was an officer'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VHY_1942-willys-jeep-jeep-willys-de-1942-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
Through arctic cold, desert heat, or jungle humidity, the rugged reliability of this no-frills "Vehicle, General Purpose" (G.P.) made it the most successful and recognizable Allied vehicle of the Second World War. Between 1939 and 1945 more than 5…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VGF_warrant-officers-married-quarters-logement-de-l-adjudant-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
This building was constructed in 1897. It was built of brick to British Royal Engineer specifications and during its life it was subjected to several modifications. Originally it was to accommodate a Master Gunner and his family, but a variety of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VEZ_lower-battery-batterie-inferieure-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
Operating Lower Battery during an alert required discipline, precise timing and constant attention to safety. Take Post Command Procedure #1. Enemy Vessel Sighted #2. Battery Take Post Command Issued #3. Gun Fire Opened #4. Enemy Vessel Sunk…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VER_second-world-war-temporary-buildings-historical_Victoria-British-Columbia.html
Mobilized on August 26, 1939—two weeks before Canada declared war on Germany—troops sent to Fort Rodd Hill lived in tents until wooden barracks could be built. Out of more than twenty of these buildings at Fort Rodd Hill, only one rema…
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