Evolution of the Canadian Rifle Section

[Haligonian]

Does anyone have a reference that explains all the different organizations of our sections since World War 1?  I found this link                                      ( http://www.bayonetstrength.150m.com/Commonwealth/Canadian/canadian_infantry_and_motor_battalion.htm ) which goes over the organizations of numerous countries during WW 2 including Canada and I found this discussion which is great ( http://army.ca/forums/threads/20878.0.html ) but I'd like something more official than websites if it exists.

 

[Michael OLeary]

If you want official sources, then you will have to search for the applicable publications from each period. This article of mine mentions section organizations and identifies some of the relevant sources in the endnotes:

The Canadian Infantry Section Attack Part One: Attrition Training in a Manoeuvre Army

 

[Haligonian]

Thanks Michael, I was afraid you might say that.  I'm already in the process of re-reading your article.

 

[a_majoor]

I think this book might have some information, if you can find a copy:

On Infantry [Paperback] John A. English

 

[Haligonian]

Thanks. I just finished re reading On Infantry as well.  Unfortunately it has no specifics on Canadian rifle sections post WW 2. At least the not the new edition that I have.

 

[exspy]

Does anyone have a reference that explains all the different organizations of our sections since World War 1?

Hal,

I've done research at DHH and LAC on Canadian Army war establishments from the pre-Second World War era up to about 1975.  Included in this are details on the infantry battalion and it's sub-units.  I've copied a lot of the documents that I've found and think that I can help you with your query.  Send me a pm or ask me on the forum.  Remember the more specific the question the better will be the answer.

Cheers,
Dan.