History of the First World War

This section presents the history of Canada's contributions to the First World War and the war's impact on the country. Organized thematically, each topic features a short article illustrated from the Canadian War Museum's National Collections. Choose from the topics listed below or from the menu on the left.

Featured Topics

Vimy Ridge

Trench Routine

Remembrance

Going to War

Origins and Early PhasesCanada Enters the War

Battles and Fighting

Land BattlesWeapons on LandTactics and Logistics on LandAir WarSea War

Life at the Front

Trench ConditionsTrench CultureMedicineBehind the Front LinesMilitary Structure

Life at Home During the War

Recruitment and ConscriptionThe War EconomyThe Home FrontVoices for Peace"Enemy aliens"Wartime Tragedies

People

In UniformCanadian LeadersGenerals

After the War

VeteransLegacyHistoryRemembrance