History Browser

Drawing representing the departure of the German troops from Nancy, France.

Poem "Death of Captain Vicars" by Victorian-era poet Harriett Annie Wilkins.

Bibliography and brief descriptions of resources, including reports, guides, and periodicals, which provide a general overview of military history. Many of these resources were published by or for the armed forces. This resource is a section of "From Colony to Country: A Reader's Guide to Canadian Military History."

Drawing representing the evacuation of German civilians and the arrival of the French troops at Toul.

Provides resources for information not available through the War Diaries collection. Includes information on the Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme, origins of battle names, copyright guidelines for documents in the War Diaries, and a useful glossary of terms and abbreviations appearing in the diaries.

A brief discussion of the role of the First Nations in the War of 1812 followed by a bibliography. Part of the National Library website "From Colony to Country: A Reader's Guide to Canadian Military History."

Andrew Bonar Law was the only Canadian ever to be Prime Minister of Britain. In 1911, he became head of the British Conservative Party and after the outbreak of the Great War formed a coalition government with Herbert Asquith. Includes a brief biography and links to other resources held by the National Archives.

Hector Pellerin had a large following in French-speaking parts of Canada and the United States. He recorded primarily between 1916 and 1928 and was well known for his frequent appearances in French operettas, plays, and cabarets.

Summarizes the Battle of Vimy Ridge fought by the Canadian and British troops in April 1917 to take the ridge back from German occupation. Includes a map, photos, and a link to the ArchiviaNet War Diary Database.

An annotated listing of works on individual battles and campaigns of the War of 1812. Part of the National Library website "From Colony to Country: A Reader's Guide to Canadian Military History."