Fighting

Do You Want to Return Home Safe?

This leaflet advises Allied soldiers in Normandy to surrender, because they can expect pleasant treatment while imprisoned in Germany.

Run the Blockade of Death

This leaflet informed Allied soldiers of the casualties in the war against Germany, to encourage them to change sides.

Christmas Update

A Christmas newpaper to keep the troops stationed in Aldershot, Nova Scotia, informed about the events going on around the base.

Field Engineering (All Arms) No. 30: Obstacles

This pamphlet provides instructions for constructing obstacles in the field, to defend against enemy tanks and infantry.

Field Engineering (All Arms) No. 30: Protective Works

This pamphlet instructs field engineers on constructing protective works including mortar emplacements, weapon slits, and shelter for troops.

Field Engineering (All Arms) Military Training Pamphlet No. 30 Part V Protective Works, 1941

This pamphlet instructs field engineers on constructing protective works including mortar emplacements, weapon slits, and shelter for troops. This version of the pamphlet dates from 1941. A somewhat different 1944 version is also available on Wartime Canada.

Dad's Army in Canada

In 1939, men who were too old for combatant service could enlist in one of a number of auxiliary formations, such as the Volunteer Civil Guard, which performed ceremonial and security duties in Thorold, Ontario, when necessary.

Thorold VCG.pdf (22.76 MB)

The Lord Mayor's Luncheon in Honour of the Prime Minister of Canada

This speech, including addresses by Prime Minister's Churchill and King, discusses Canada's place at the side of Britain and her continued devotion to the Allied war effort.

News of the Fighting French

This magazine, printed in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, provided news of the war work of the Free French movement, led by Charles de Gaulle.

Visiting the Exhibition grounds

This pass was given to a civilian to allow entrance to Toronto's Exhibition grounds, perhaps to visit a soldier or to watch training in progress.