Fighting
Blackout Programme
This document outlines the procedure in the event of an electrical blackout. Roles and duties were assigned to various men, with an emphasis on public safety and protecting the infrastructure.
Artillery Notes - Wire Cutting
Wire-cutting is a technique used during military battles to counter the enemies' use of barbed wire. This handbook offered information to soldiers about the best methods for wire-cutting as well as important safety considerations. Booklets such as these contained confidential information regarding plans of attack, and therefore were forbidden from being brought to the frontlines.
Appointments, Promotions, and Retirements
These booklets were issued by the Minister of Militia and Defense in Militia Council for the Canadian Militia. The purpose of these booklets were to document the members within each rank, their regiment, and any changes to rank/position.
Infantry training news
The newspaper of the Canadian Infantry Training Centre in Aldershot, Nova Scotia, was intended to keep the community informed of happenings on the base, with articles on staff members, past and present students, sports, and society gossip.
Aiming...and...Firing
This training manual served to standardize infantry training by teaching musketry instructors and training officers the 'Hythe Method.' This text offers instructions for loading and unloading, shooting positions, and even muscle exercises.
Training Notes - 8th Reserve Battalion
Training notes issued for the 8th Reserve Battalion in 1917. This document lists the soldiers' daily schedule, drills, and supervising officers.
139th Battalion CEF
The 139th Battalion CEF was recruited in Northumberland County, and mobilized in Cobourg, Ontario, in 1915. The battalion had a strength of 21 officers and 495 other ranks when it embarked from Halifax aboard the Southland on 27 September 1916.
138th Battalion CEF
The 138th Battalion CEF was recruited and mobilized in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1915. The battalion had a strength of 32 officers and 870 other ranks when it embarked from Halifax aboard the Olympic on 24 August 1916.
137th Battalion CEF
The 137th Battalion CEF was recruited and mobilized in Calgary, Alberta, in 1915. The battalion had a strength of 32 officers and 936 other ranks when it embarked from Halifax aboard the Olympic on 24 August 1916.
136th Battalion CEF
The 136th Battalion CEF was recruited in Durham County, and mobilized in Kingston, Ontario, in 1915. The battalion had a strength of 18 officers and 492 other ranks when it embarked from Halifax aboard the Corsican on 27 September 1916.