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Canadian soldiers returning from the front, led by Alphonse Racicot (1888-1957). Photo: W.I. Castle / LAC, MIKAN no. 3194728.

Alphonse Racicot

Canadian soldiers returning from the front, led by Alphonse Racicot (1888-1957). W.I. Castle/LAC.

Cross road showing ruins of the Church and the Dressing Station. Photo: Dept. of National Defence/LAC, MIKAN no. 3329314

Festubert

"The Forgotten War," May 15 – May 25, 1915: The Canadians' bravery at this ultimately futile battle is today largely forgotten.

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Watch now — a collection of videos commemorating the brave people who fought or served on the battlefields.

Sergeant Robert John Bell

Sergeant Robert John Bell

Robert John Bell enlisted in 39th Battalion, Canadian Infantry on 21 January 1915.

Hidden Messages and Code Words

Hidden Messages and Code Words

This article reveals the hidden messages in Bill Alldritt’s letters home that facilitated his escapes from POW camps.

Sexing Up Canada’s First World War

Sexing Up Canada’s First World War

Sex work remains an understudied aspect of the First World War.

1864 vs. 1914: A Commemorative Showdown

1864 vs. 1914: A Commemorative Showdown

On Prince Edward Island, the centenary of the First World War has had to take a quiet backseat to a different narrative of nation-building.

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