Project Gutenberg 2014-11-07 Public domain in the USA. 187 Dafoe, John Wesley 1866 1944 Dafoe, John W. Over the Canadian Battlefields Notes of a Little Journey in France, in March, 1919 Produced by Al Haines "Over the Canadian Battlefields" by John Wesley Dafoe is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically shortly after World War I. The book comprises a series of reflective articles that Dafoe penned following his journey through the battlefields of France in March 1919, capturing the poignant memories and sacrifices of Canadian soldiers during the war. It serves not only as a tribute to their valor but also as a commentary on the lasting impact of their sacrifices on Canadian national identity. In the book, Dafoe shares his hurried pilgrimage through significant sites such as Vimy Ridge, Arras, and other battlegrounds where Canadian troops fought valiantly. Each chapter delves into the devastating aftermath of war, documenting the destruction of landscapes and the solemn reminders of those who fought and fell. Through vivid descriptions, he conveys both the horror and the heroism associated with these battles, emphasizing the importance of remembering and commemorating the sacrifices made. The narrative reflects on the roles that these battlefields will continue to play in Canadian collective memory, underscoring how the experiences of World War I fundamentally shaped the nation’s identity and left a profound legacy for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields D501 Text World War I Category: History - Other Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 114614 2025-07-19T05:46:35.948652 text/html 92981 2024-10-24T12:00:55 text/html 182198 2025-07-19T05:46:40.416641 application/epub+zip 193268 2025-01-19T05:55:51.918100 application/pdf 132419 2025-01-19T05:55:47.847107 application/pdf 182965 2025-07-19T05:46:38.032639 application/epub+zip 108301 2025-07-19T05:46:36.821627 application/epub+zip 215812 2025-07-19T05:46:41.987596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207040 2025-07-19T05:46:39.621606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133508 2022-09-21T13:00:19.920846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93347 2025-07-19T05:46:35.665629 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94415 2014-11-07T19:49:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94239 2014-11-07T19:49:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94237 2014-11-07T19:49:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27931 2025-07-19T05:46:42.119622 application/rdf+xml 76209 2025-07-19T05:46:35.607664 text/x-rst 76209 2014-11-07T19:49:44 text/x-rst 9614 2025-07-19T05:46:37.063630 image/jpeg 1487 2025-07-19T05:46:36.941651 image/jpeg 36080 2014-11-07T19:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 35999 2014-11-07T19:49:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 170042 2014-11-07T19:49:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 158095 2014-11-07T19:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 35991 2014-11-07T19:49:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 167268 2025-07-19T05:46:35.961645 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia