A new book by historian Tim Cook looks at how World War II fits in Canada’s historical imagination, and why it was vulnerable to neglect for so long
Matthew Sears: By being more thoughtful about acts of commemoration in pondering who is and who is not represented, we stand a better chance of righting Canada’s wrongs
These notes sent between those at war and home were preserved as part of the Wartime Canada project at the University of Western Ontario
Although nothing was shelled or destroyed, everything changed on the home front
Some stars of the future also got their start amid the fighting
Their stories couldn’t be more different—from a wealthy socialite to a wandering Malaysian sailor. But they all served Canada when called upon.
One Canadian hero, among many, from the conflict
Seven in ten were killed, injured or captured. And yet, they fought on.
Arthur Currie is widely considered one of Canada’s greatest military leaders. But soldiers felt differently.
A rare collection of correspondences between a soldier and his mother offer an intimate look at life at war—and at home
Here’s a look at what Canadian soldiers ate and drank to sustain their bodies—and First World War efforts. Many looked forward eagerly to their daily rum ration.
For the centenary, the actor is collecting and projecting the names of the First World War’s fallen