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World War One
The United States in the First World War
When the First World War erupted in 1914, the United States initially stayed out of the … The United States in the First World WarRead more
When Your Numbers Up – Review
One of the most transformative events in Canadian history was the First World War. It was … When Your Numbers Up – ReviewRead more
The Development of the Tank up to the End of the Second World War
Introduction The tank, a formidable symbol of modern warfare, dramatically reshaped military strategy in the 20th … The Development of the Tank up to the End of the Second World WarRead more
The Battle of Vimy Ridge: Canada’s Defining Moment in World War One
The Battle of Vimy Ridge, fought from April 9 to April 12, 1917, was one of the … The Battle of Vimy Ridge: Canada’s Defining Moment in World War OneRead more
What Was the Schlieffen Plan?
The Schlieffen Plan: Germany’s Strategy for a Quick Victory and Its Consequences The Schlieffen Plan was Germany’s military … What Was the Schlieffen Plan?Read more
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) – Review
I remember watching the 1979 version of All Quiet on the Western Front as a child, … All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) – ReviewRead more
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
One of the most important battles in Canadian history is that of Vimy Ridge. In many … The Battle of Vimy RidgeRead more
Spanish Flu: A Warning From History
Imagine one of the most destructive wars (First World War) in history. Now imagine one of … Spanish Flu: A Warning From HistoryRead more
The Reckoning – Review
The First World War was a brutal conflict. Imagine being a soldier in the trenches. Facing … The Reckoning – ReviewRead more
1917 – Review
Most of the war movies that I have seen are about the Second World War. But … 1917 – ReviewRead more
The Great War as I Saw It – Review
As a chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces, I was naturally drawn to The Great War … The Great War as I Saw It – ReviewRead more
Victory at Vimy – Review
Part of my gaining of a better understanding of the Second World War is learning about … Victory at Vimy – ReviewRead more
Passchendaele – Review
On this blog, my focus is the Second World War. However, anything on the First World … Passchendaele – ReviewRead more
Lewis and Tolkien: War, Fantasy, and Modernism
Two of my favourite authors are C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Both authors served in the … Lewis and Tolkien: War, Fantasy, and ModernismRead more
The Armistice of 1918
As I write this, we are days away from the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of … The Armistice of 1918Read more
SWWP 4 – The War That Didn’t End All Wars
It is difficult to understand the Second World War without some concept of the First World … SWWP 4 – The War That Didn’t End All WarsRead more
A Hobbit, a Wardrobe and a Great War – Review
If you were to look at my interests, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and military history would … A Hobbit, a Wardrobe and a Great War – ReviewRead more
How J.R.R. Tolkien Found Mordor on the Western Front
It is not a coincidence that some aspects of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth reflect experiences from World War … How J.R.R. Tolkien Found Mordor on the Western FrontRead more