Canada's Great War, Volume V, gives an authentic, battlefield‑level look at Canadian forces from the earliest days to the end of the conflict.
This edition tracks the grit, sacrifice, and moments of resilience that defined the Canadian Corps in the Great War, including hard-fought campaigns around Vimy Ridge and Lens, and life for soldiers during the winter of 1917–18.
This volume blends frontline history with human detail, showing how units, leaders, and support staff shaped Canada’s military legacy. Readers will find vivid scenes of trenches, demolition, and daily life behind the lines, along with the broader strategic arc that carried Canada from the first days of conflict to victory abroad.
- Learn how the Canadian Corps established and defended its positions in the Lens region and near Vimy Ridge.
- See the interplay of battlefront action and homefront support, including rest periods, entertainment, and memorials.
- Explore maps, biographies, and illustrations that bring the scope of Canada’s war effort to life.
- Understand the sequence of campaigns that defined Canada’s role in the Allied victory.
Ideal for readers of military history and Canadian history, this edition provides a credible, illustrated account of the nation’s military experience in the First World War.