Canada and World War I
Canadian history resources on Canada in World War I - Canadian battles, aircraft, air aces, trench warfare, photographs and popular songs in the First World War.
Canadian World War I Posters Gallery
Pictures of Canadian war posters from World War I.
Pictures of Canadian war posters from World War I.
Halifax Explosion
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In May 2000, Canada created the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to remind Canadians of the human cost of war.
In May 2000, Canada created the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to remind Canadians of the human cost of war.
Sir Robert Borden
Profile of Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden who led Canada through World War I.
Profile of Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden who led Canada through World War I.
Lord Byng
Before becoming Governor General of Canada, Lord Byng was well known to Canadians as the commander who led the Canadian Corps to Victory at Vimy Ridge.
Before becoming Governor General of Canada, Lord Byng was well known to Canadians as the commander who led the Canadian Corps to Victory at Vimy Ridge.
Sir Arthur Currie
Profile of Sir Arthur Currie, the first Canadian-appointed commander of the Canadian Corps in World War I.
Profile of Sir Arthur Currie, the first Canadian-appointed commander of the Canadian Corps in World War I.
John McCrae
Biography of John McCrae, the Canadian brigade surgeon who wrote "In Flanders Fields" for a friend killed at the Battle of Ypres in World War I.
Biography of John McCrae, the Canadian brigade surgeon who wrote "In Flanders Fields" for a friend killed at the Battle of Ypres in World War I.
In Flanders Fields
The poem of remembrance "In Flanders Fields" by Canadian doctor, soldier and poet John McCrae.
The poem of remembrance "In Flanders Fields" by Canadian doctor, soldier and poet John McCrae.
Remembrance Day in Canada
Resources to help remember and honour Canada's war dead.
Resources to help remember and honour Canada's war dead.
Veterans Week - A Week to Remember
Take time to remember and honour Canadians who died in war with personal stories and photos from Canadian war veterans.
Take time to remember and honour Canadians who died in war with personal stories and photos from Canadian war veterans.
Books on Canada in World War I
This selection of Canadian history books on World War I highlights the role of Canada and Canadians in "the war to end all wars."
This selection of Canadian history books on World War I highlights the role of Canada and Canadians in "the war to end all wars."
Canada and the First World War
Journals, documents and photos tell the stories of Canadians who took part in World War I. An online exhibit from the National Archives of Canada.
Journals, documents and photos tell the stories of Canadians who took part in World War I. An online exhibit from the National Archives of Canada.
Valour Remembered
A good overview of Canada's involvement in World War I. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
A good overview of Canada's involvement in World War I. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
World War I - Canadian Military Heritage Project
Detailed information on the role of Canada in World War I, including statistics, equipment and uniforms.
Detailed information on the role of Canada in World War I, including statistics, equipment and uniforms.
Book of Remembrance - First World War
The World War I Book of Remembrance lists 66,655 Canadians who gave their lives in the First World War.
The World War I Book of Remembrance lists 66,655 Canadians who gave their lives in the First World War.
Book of Remembrance for Newfoundland in World War I
Names of the Newfoundland men and women in the armed forces of the British Commonwealth and Allies who died in World War I. Decorative pages also.
Names of the Newfoundland men and women in the armed forces of the British Commonwealth and Allies who died in World War I. Decorative pages also.
Canadian War Medals (1866 to 1918)
Includes descriptions and pictures of Canadian medals from World War I, the reasons they were awarded, and how they should be mounted and worn. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Includes descriptions and pictures of Canadian medals from World War I, the reasons they were awarded, and how they should be mounted and worn. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Search the database to find the final resting place or memorial for Canadians and Newfoundlanders killed in World War I and II. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Search the database to find the final resting place or memorial for Canadians and Newfoundlanders killed in World War I and II. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Native Soldiers, Foreign Battlefields
The role and experiences of Canadian native soldiers in the First World War. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
The role and experiences of Canadian native soldiers in the First World War. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Popular World War I Songs - English
Words and music to popular World War I songs like "Pack up your Troubles", and "It's a Long Way to Tipperary." Needs RealAudio. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Words and music to popular World War I songs like "Pack up your Troubles", and "It's a Long Way to Tipperary." Needs RealAudio. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Popular World War I Songs - French
Words and music to World War I songs like "Ma Normandie" and "Partons la mer est belle." Needs RealAudio. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Words and music to World War I songs like "Ma Normandie" and "Partons la mer est belle." Needs RealAudio. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Sheet Music from World War I
This collection of World War I era music includes selections with copyright clearance that you can print and use. From the National Library of Canada.
This collection of World War I era music includes selections with copyright clearance that you can print and use. From the National Library of Canada.
Newfoundland and the Great War
Newfoundland in World War I, with photos, music and short video clips, and bibliography. A Canada Digital Collection.
Newfoundland in World War I, with photos, music and short video clips, and bibliography. A Canada Digital Collection.