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Canada in the First World War, 1914–1918

Canadian troops heading for a rest after the capture of Vimy Ridge, May 1917. Canadian troops off for rest after Battle of Vimy Ridge LAC 3521924 · Castle, W.I. (William Ivor), official Canadian War photographer · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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When Britain declared war in August 1914, Canada, whose external affairs were still governed by the United Kingdom, was automatically at war. More than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in what was then called the Great War; more than 66,000 died and more than 172,000 were wounded. Canada signed the Treaty of Versailles separately from Britain.

Scope & context

The war as described by Veterans Affairs Canada.

Sources behind this record

First World War | Veterans Affairs Canada ↗

Veterans Affairs Canada

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