Canada and the First World War

Ammunition Loading Point
Ammunition Loading Point
Soldiers load ammunition into Canadian light railway cars. In the background, a line of horses pull 18-pound guns up to the front. The shells here are protected by wooden slats; even minor dents and scratches could disrupt a shell's trajectory.

George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 19930013-798

Tactics and Logistics on Land

Armies and soldiers continually studied the problems of the war. Learn about military tactics and the task of supplying massive armies.


Trench Raids
Solving the Trench Stalemate
Communication
Supplying War