Hundred Years

These notes sent between those at war and home were preserved as part of the Wartime Canada project at the University of Western Ontario

The mystery of why some men rush toward machine guns, instead of away. And the story of one young soldier who survived to have an ordinary life.

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

The final days of the war showcased the skill and strategy of our forces. But they also brought many casualties.