Fighting

This identification booklet, intended for use by both civilians and service personnel, describes through drawings the uniforms of the three arms of the Canadian military.

This card, featuring a quote from British prime minister David Lloyd George and a famous illustration from "Punch" magazine marking the 2nd Battle of Ypres, could be used to encourage enlistment in any unit. Hopkins eventually joined the 86th Battalion rather than the 1st Field Troop, Canadian Engineers.

When a Canadian soldier married overseas, it was important that the paperwork be submitted to the proper authorities, to ensure that pay and allowances were credited to the right person.

The tag, which would typically have been pinned to the tunic, indicated that Lieutenant Sams was being evacuated to England from 10 Canadian General Hospital with a slight leg wound.

This little guide included everything a new recruit needed to know about Camp Borden, from the local bus service to where to find a good game of chess.

At a time when volunteers were becoming increasingly difficult to find, recruiters in London, Ontario, tried to put the most positive gloss possible on enlistment.

A humorous take on a very serious subject - the consequences of reckless flying amongst student pilots. This was probably distributed to new trainees to enlighten them about the hazards of carelessness.

Highlighting the fractured public opinion towards conscription and the "total war" effort that characterized the Canadian home front by 1942, this speech by the Minister of National Defence to the House of Commons attempted to identify the main issues of contention and examine Canada's role as it might evolve in the remaining years of the war.

Intended for wide distribution within the armed forces, this booklet provided an incredibly concise account of the first five years of the Second World War.

A Brigade Major of the Corps of Royal Engineers presents a thorough overview of trench warfare tactics, emphasizing the cooperation between infantry and engineers.