North America’s largest collection of fully functional armoured vehicles is located right here in Oshawa, and a new documentary series is now taking viewers behind the scenes.
The Canadian Tank Museum has launched Episode 1 of Project 1918, a multi-year series following the restoration of two First World War vehicles: an American-built M1917 light tank and a Nash Quad military truck.
The series documents the hands-on restoration process in detail, featuring the volunteers who are carefully bringing these century-old machines back to life. Viewers also hear from the museum’s curator, who provides historical context around early tank development and Canada’s role in the evolution of armoured warfare.
Episode 1 focuses on early mechanical discoveries inside the M1917, including evidence of past damage and the challenges involved in working on machinery that is over 100 years old. The restoration is not cosmetic. It is investigative, mechanical, and historical.
Project 1918 is set to run over the next two years, giving audiences a rare opportunity to follow a full restoration in real time. For history enthusiasts, engineering fans, or anyone curious about the machinery of the First World War, the series offers both technical detail and human stories from the volunteers involved.
The Canadian Tank Museum is home to the largest collection of fully operational military vehicles in North America and continues to expand its educational and historical programming.
Episode 1 of Project 1918 is now available to watch online.
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For those who have never visited, the museum is located in Oshawa and is open to the public. It offers a unique opportunity to experience military history up close.
