Sherman of tthe 12th Armoured Regiment of Canada (formerly Three Rivers Regiment) in Italy, ?1943.  Note the commander, operating hatch open, with helmet.  Best regards, JR.

12th Armoured Regiment of Canada.

A pastoral scene calling up the rural peace but the Spitfire remind the war time. In the neighborhood of Lentini, Sicily, August 26th, 1943, one month after the Allied landing: a farm is the temporary airfield of No. 417 Squadron RCAF equipped with Spitfire Mk. Vc (Trop).The farmhouse visible in the background was used as squadron HQ. Victor Sierra

Rural peace?

01Sep39 – Stratford, Ontario – This is the day Germany invaded Poland. The photo, taken at the Perth Regiment Armouries on Friday night, shows civilians and members of the Perth Regiment (M.G.) presenting their names to an officer and announcing their willingness to serve. Their names were recorded, although it was pointed out that there was nothing binding in the volunteering until a later date when medical examinations would be conducted. Canada declared war on September 10.
In line, right to left, are: J Tait [A11044,] 113 Erie St.; J Hornsey, 140 Trinity St.; S Smith, 242 Douro St.; C Sapwell [A11070,] RR2, Shakespeare; Reg Brown [A11626,] 113 Erie St.; F Sapwell [A11314, KIA,] RR4, Shakespeare; L Ellison, 281 Erie St., and J Jones [A111105,] Tavistock.
Credit: The Stratford Beacon-Herald, 02Sep39