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Andrew Burtch is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University, specializing in Canadian military history. He serves as the Canadian War Museum’s post-1945 Historian and has played a significant role in curating major exhibitions, including the ongoing analysis of conflicts from the Cold War to the present day. Dr. Burtch has extensive experience working on both temporary and permanent exhibits focusing on themes such as the Afghanistan war, peacekeeping missions, military medicine, and the media's portrayal of war. He has also served as the Acting Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum. His notable publication, 'Give Shelter: Failure Canada’s Cold War Civil Defence,' was awarded the 2012 C.P. Stacey Award for distinguished contributions to military history. Dr. Burtch actively engages with students, co-supervising Master’s projects and leading discussions on international history at the War Museum. His research interests encompass Canadian military history, memory and commemoration, oral history, and Cold War culture.
Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Engaged in teaching and research related to Canadian military history.
Canadian War Museum • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Responsible for post-1945 history and curration of exhibits related to conflicts.
Includes MEng and MASc options.