Eyes on the war at the front lines of supply
Discover how the Second Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column kept artillery fed during key battles, moving ammo through rough roads, shelling and changing front lines.
This historical record follows a unit that supported the Canadian corps, detailing daily moves, dumps, and the challenges of coordinating ammunition for guns, grenades, and other munitions. It highlights the logistics, leadership, and hard choices faced under fire, providing a clear view of supply work in a major World War I operations window.
- Tracking how ammunition was moved from dumps to batteries and infantry, often under threat.
- Describing tactics for camouflaging positions and managing scarce supplies during critical periods.
- Showing the roles of officers and drivers in sustaining action during the Amiens and Bourlon Wood phases.
- Offering snapshots of camp life, frontline conditions, and the endurance of a fatigue-loaded supply unit.
Ideal for readers of military history and wartime logistics who want a detailed look at how supply columns operated under pressure on the Western Front.