Honouring Sacrifice in a Forgotten War The latest Heritage Minute from Historica Canada commemorates Capt. Jonathan Snyder's bravery during the 2008 Taliban ambush in Afghanistan.
While Snyder's leadership and humanity undoubtedly saved countless lives, the decision to focus on this story raises questions about the significance of remembering our military's past actions.
Historically, we've often highlighted the most dramatic or high profile moments from our wars, leaving many others shrouded in obscurity.