Battles of world war I
This guide provides helpful resources to support Ms. Lam's Battles of World War I Assignment. If you have any questions, suggestions to improve this page, or encounter issues with the links, please email [email protected].
This page was last updated 02/13/2025
Videos
Canada a People’s History: Episode 12, Ordeal by Fire (CBC)
A documentary series that brings to life the history of Canada. The following clips are very relevant to this assignment (times are approximate):
First World War 1914-1918 (Library and Archives Canada)
Compilation of primary source videos, including footage of The Somme and Vimy Ridge.
Military History Library (Valour Canada)
Series that takes viewers to the different battlefields of World War I. Contains short clips on Somme, Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Battle of Hill 70, Passchendaele, and Last 100 Days.
A documentary series that brings to life the history of Canada. The following clips are very relevant to this assignment (times are approximate):
- Go Out and Meet Death Bravely (23:14-35:07)
- The Battle of Vimy Ridge (40:06-47:16)
First World War 1914-1918 (Library and Archives Canada)
Compilation of primary source videos, including footage of The Somme and Vimy Ridge.
Military History Library (Valour Canada)
Series that takes viewers to the different battlefields of World War I. Contains short clips on Somme, Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Battle of Hill 70, Passchendaele, and Last 100 Days.
Useful databases
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EBSCO Host: An academic database with scholarly articles, magazines, and historical journals. It is ideal for in-depth research and citations. See Mrs. Binning for log-in information if accessing from home.
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WEBSITES
First World War (Veterans Affairs Canada)
Comprehensive account of Canada’s role in various battles including Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge, and Bunker Hill.
First World War Education Guide (Historica Canada)
Education guide that contains information about major Canadian battles.
Canada and the First World War (Canadian War Museum)
Website contains information and primary images of the battles of World War I.
Somme, 1916 (Government of Canada)
Website about the Battle of Somme. Contains images and links with information on the different units.
Canada and the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Government of Canada)
Online commemorative book to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Battle of Hill 70, 1917 (Government of Canada)
Website about the Battle of Somme. Contains images and links with information about different soldiers.
Ypres, 1915 (Government of Canada)
Website about Ypres. Contains images and links with information on the different units.
Canadian Army well-represented at the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele (Government of Canada)
News release that contains facts about the Battle of Passchendaele.
Comprehensive account of Canada’s role in various battles including Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge, and Bunker Hill.
First World War Education Guide (Historica Canada)
Education guide that contains information about major Canadian battles.
Canada and the First World War (Canadian War Museum)
Website contains information and primary images of the battles of World War I.
Somme, 1916 (Government of Canada)
Website about the Battle of Somme. Contains images and links with information on the different units.
Canada and the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Government of Canada)
Online commemorative book to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Battle of Hill 70, 1917 (Government of Canada)
Website about the Battle of Somme. Contains images and links with information about different soldiers.
Ypres, 1915 (Government of Canada)
Website about Ypres. Contains images and links with information on the different units.
Canadian Army well-represented at the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele (Government of Canada)
News release that contains facts about the Battle of Passchendaele.
Print Resources
The Learning Commons has a selection of books on the battles of World War I. Below are some of our favourites:
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Battle of Vimy Ridge
Simon Rose Call # 940.4 ROS "Discusses Canada's participation in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, an important battlefield victory of World War I as well as a defining moment in Canada's growth as a nation."-- |
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Battle of the Somme
Simon Rose Call # 940.4 ROS Canada has participated in battles that have shaped our nation and the world. Explore the history of these battles and learn about ways in which Canada has made a difference in times of conflict. This series honours Canadians who have answered the call in times of need to defend our country. |
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At Vimy Ridge: Canada's Greatest World War I Victory
by Hugh Brewster Call #940.4 BREW Discusses Canada's victory at Vimy Ridge during World War I. |
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
by Penny Dowdy Call #940.4 DOW A graphic account of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, during which Canadian soldiers successfully captured the ridge from German soldiers after successive losses by other allied forces. |
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Passchendaele: Canada's Triumph and Tragedy on the Field of Flanders: An Illustrated History
by: Norman Leach Call #940.4 LEA During WWI, the battle for the tiny Belgium town Passchendaele was one of the most significant tests of Canadian courage and expertise. British Commander-in-Chief General Douglas Haig had devised one of the most controversial stratagems of the entire war: Allied forces would attack headlong into the heavily fortified German entrenchments, capture the town of Passchendaele and its highlands, and drive toward the coast to destroy German submarine bases. |
