In 1951, Canada contributed to NATO by placing  to aid in the defence of Europe. The brigade was originally stationed in Soest, and was composed of over 6000 men, with another two brigades on reserve in Canada. The two reserve brigades would be transferred to Europe immediately in the event of conflict. The brigade, although renamed several times, finally came to be known as 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (4 CMBG), and it remained on the ground in Europe until it was disbanded in 1993. Click HERE for more detailed information.

Canadian Army engineering vehicle with dozer blade and backhoe

4 CMBG Flag

Leopard tank firing gun during training of the 2nd battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment and associated units

M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier

Centurion Bridge Layer

Leopard C1 Tank with Mine Countermeasure Fitting