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Percy Willmot: A Cape Bretoner at War Add to clipboard

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Item is a book titled "Percy Willmot: A Cape Bretonner at War," written by Brian Douglas Tennyson. This book includes transcriptions of Lieut. Percy Willmot's letters, along with historical analysis from the author. Lieut. Willmot lived in Cape Breton prior to his enlistment. D 640 W593 2007

Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War Add to clipboard

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Item is a book titled, "Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War," by M. Stuart Hunt. The book includes chapters concerning Nova Scotian batteries and battalions, Nova Scotia universities during the War, recruitment and fundraising, and organizations that offered support on the homefront. F 5228.5 H95

The 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders in France and Flanders Add to clipboard

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Item is a book titled, "The 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders in France and Flanders," written by Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes, D.S.O., C.A.M.C. It features chapters concerning the following: organization and early training; from Witley Camp to Vimy Ridge; Vimy Ridge; From Vimy Ridge to Passchendaele; From Passchendaele to Amiens Arleux and Fampoux; the tables turned at Amiens; the Scarpe Operation Drocourt-Queant line smashed; Bourlon and Cambrai; Valenciennes; the last battle at the Gates of Mons; sports and pastimes at the front; and the Armistice and the happy homecoming. UA 601 N6 H3

Canada at War: Speeches Delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden in the House of Commons on the Imperial War Cabinet, 1917, the Imperial War Conference, 1917, and Compulsory Military Enlistment Add to clipboard

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Item is a pamphlet containing various speeches delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden in the House of Commons on the Imperial War Cabinet, the Imperial War Conference, and compulsory Military Enlistment. PAM 70

Speeches in the British House of Commons relating to the co-operation of the allies in the war Add to clipboard

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Item is a pamphlet which includes speeches concerning the prosecution of the War Co-operation of Allies. These speeches were presented to British Parliament in 1916 PAM 547

Raemaekers' Cartoons Add to clipboard

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Item is a pamphlet containing a collection of Louis Raemaeker sketches related to World War 1. The sketches were inspired by a variety of topics, including the killing of women and children, the death of soldiers, zeppelin attacks, and finance. PAM 892

Songs of the 185th Overseas Battalion Add to clipboard

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Item is a pamphlet containing a collection of wartime songs, some written about the Cape Breton Highlanders. Many of the songs within the pamphlet were written by people from Cape Breton. PAM 1003

The Canadian Gunner, Vol. 13 Add to clipboard

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Item is volume 13 of the Canadian Gunner, which includes an article titled "Remembering Cape Breton's Gunners," by Lt. Peter N. Moogk. The article features a short history of artillery use on Cape Breton Island, including the locations where artillery stations were located. PAM 1663

Land Settlement, Agricultural Training and Loans for Returned Soldiers Add to clipboard

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Item consists of a pamphlet concerning the reintegration of World War 1 servicemen into civilian life. It includes information about acquiring financial assistance, agricultural training, how to purchase land, and transportation rates. Pam 3533

94th Argyll Highlanders: First Canadian Militia Unit Organized in Cape Breton Add to clipboard

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Item is a series of notes pertaining to the 94th Argyll Highlanders and their role as one of the First Canadian Militia Units in Cape Breton. The notes also detail how the group was absorbed into various troops overseas in World War 1. This piece was published in the Sydney Post Record.