Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War
Stories of Valor and Sacrifice from Nova Scotia's Frontline HeroesBy Various
Length15h 13m
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"Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War" offers a compelling account of the province's significant contributions to World War I, intertwining historical narratives with detailed analyses of military and civilian experiences. This meticulously researched anthology employs a blend of primary documents, personal letters, and contemporary accounts, enabling readers to grasp the profound impact of the war on Nova Scotia's social and cultural fabric. The text oscillates between a recounting of valiant battles, like the snowy trenches of France, and the poignant stories of families left waiting for news from the front, all marked by a literary style that marries the factual with the emotive, illuminating the sacrifice and heroism of ordinary Nova Scotians faced with extraordinary circumstances. Produced by various esteemed historians and authors, this work elucidates how the ferocity of global conflict influenced both the regional identity and the populace of Nova Scotia. The contributors, motivated by a desire to honor local heritage and educate future generations, have drawn upon extensive archival research and community testimonies, showcasing the province's unique narrative within the larger tapestry of Canadian history. For those interested in military history, Canadian heritage, or the human dimensions of wartime, "Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War" stands as a vital resource. Enriched with evocative storytelling and scholarly rigor, this anthology not only preserves the past but also serves as a reflective mirror for contemporary society, making it essential reading for anyone eager to understand the complexities of war and its lasting effects.
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GenreHistory
Length15 hrs 13 mins
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Publish dateNov 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1NOVA SCOTIA’S PART IN THE GREAT WAR
47England and Salonika.
2PREFACE
48England, France and Russia.
3CHAPTER I HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT No. 6.
49England and France.
4AT AMHERST, N.S.
50CHAPTER XXVII. THE CANADIAN ARMY DENTAL CORPS.
5AT VALCARTIER CAMP.
51CHAPTER XXVIII. CANADIAN ARMY PAY CORPS.
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6IN ENGLAND.
52Coast Defence.
7IN FRANCE—PLOEGSTEERTE—MESSINES.
53Siege.
8REORGANIZED AS INFANTRY.
54SUMMARY OF PERSONNEL WHO WENT OVERSEAS.
9SANCTUARY WOOD.
55CHAPTER XXX. THE CANADIAN ENGINEERS.
10THE BLUFF—MOUNT SORELL LINE.
56CHAPTER XXXI. MILITIA UNITS ON HOME SERVICE.
11AT THE SOMME.
57CHAPTER XXXII. THE FIRST REGIMENT CANADIAN GARRISON ARTILLERY.
12ON THE VIMY FRONT.
58Composite Artillery Company
13ON THE DOUAI PLAIN.
59CHAPTER XXXIV. THE 63rd REGIMENT HALIFAX RIFLES.
149th CANADIAN SIEGE BATTERY.
60CHAPTER XXXV. THE 66th REGIMENT PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS.
15CHAPTER IV. THE 10th SIEGE BATTERY.
6194th VICTORIA REGIMENT, ARGYLL HIGHLANDERS
16CHAPTER V. 17th BATTERY (6th BATTERY, C.F.A.)
62CHAPTER XXXVII. THE COMPOSITE BATTALION.
17CHAPTER VI. 23rd AND 24th FIELD BATTERIES.
63CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE 1st DEPOT BATTALION NOVA SCOTIA REGIMENT.
18CHAPTER VII. THE 36th BATTERY, C.F.A.
64CHAPTER XXXIX. “B” UNIT, M.H.C.C.
19CHAPTER VIII. 14th BRIGADE, C.F.A.
65CHAPTER XL. ACADIA UNIVERSITY AND THE WAR.
20CHAPTER IX. THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT.
66CHAPTER XLI. DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY AND THE WAR.
21CHAPTER X. THE 17th BATTALION, C.E.F.
67CHAPTER XLII. KING’S COLLEGE AND KING’S COLLEGE SCHOOL IN THE WAR.
22CHAPTER XI. THE 25th BATTALION.
68CHAPTER XLIII. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY AND THE WAR.
23CHAPTER XII. THE 40th BATTALION.
69PINE HILL STUDENTS WHO SERVED OVERSEAS.
24CHAPTER XIII. THE 64th BATTALION, C.E.F.
70CHAPTER XLV. RECRUITING IN NOVA SCOTIA.
2585th BATTALION BRASS AND REED BAND.
71CHAPTER XLVI. OCEAN TRANSPORT.
26CHAPTER XV. 106th BATTALION, C.E.F.
72CHAPTER XLVII. MUNITIONS.
27CHAPTER XVI. 112th BATTALION, C.E.F.
73CHAPTER XLVIII. DEMOBILIZATION.
28CHAPTER XVII. THE 185th BATTALION (CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDERS).
74CHAPTER XLIX. VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
29CHAPTER XVIII. THE 193rd BATTALION.
75CHAPTER L. THE PATRIOTIC FUND.
30CHAPTER XIX. 219th BATTALION, C.E.F.
76CHAPTER LI. VICTORY LOAN, 1919.
31CHAPTER XX. 246th BATTALION, C.E.F.
77THE WILLING WAR WORKERS, GLACE BAY.
32CHAPTER XXI. NO. 2 CONSTRUCTION BATTALION.
78Officers Elected:
33CHAPTER XXII. THE CANADIAN FORESTRY CORPS.
79THE CATHOLIC LADIES’ PATRIOTIC SOCIETY, SYDNEY.
34CHAPTER XXIII. NO. 6 DISTRICT DEPOT.
80WORK AT THE VARIOUS MILITARY HOSPITALS.
35CHAPTER XXIV. THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS.
81CHRISTMAS, 1919.
36CHAPTER XXV. THE CANADIAN ORDNANCE CORPS.
82CHAPTER LIV. THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
37NO. 1 CANADIAN CASUALTY CLEARING STATION.
83CHAPTER LV. THE HALIFAX CITIZENS’ RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
38KILLED IN ACTION.
84(a) HOSPITAL SERVICE.
39WOUNDED.
85(b) MISCELLANEOUS WORK
40NO. 7 CANADIAN STATIONARY HOSPITAL.
86THE DISASTER WORK
41NO. 9 CANADIAN STATIONARY HOSPITAL
87THE CRECHE AT PIER NO. 2, HALIFAX.
42MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SERVICES.
88CHAPTER LVII. ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH AND THE WAR.
43MILITARY MEDICAL SERVICE OVERSEAS.
89PROMINENT NOVA SCOTIANS
44MILITARY MEDICAL SERVICE IN NOVA SCOTIA.
90LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL BANK WHO ENLISTED FROM BRANCHES IN NOVA SCOTIA.
45NURSING SERVICE.
91“Felt Dawn”
46England, France and Salonika.
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