Hey
SundayRider. Thought you and a few in here might find these interesting. These are actual diaries of the soldiers of WWI, courtesy of Library and Archives of Canada.
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/02015202_e.html
The Library of Congress probably has something like this as well.
Some samples:
Vimy Ridge (April 9th, 1917)
http://data4.collectionscanada.ca/n...canada.ca/archivianet/02015202_e.html&r=1&f=G
"The whole Empire will rejoice at the news of yesterday's successful operations. Canada will be proud that the taking of the coveted Vimy Ridge has fallen to the lot of her troops. I heartily congratulate you and all who have taken part in this splendid achievement."
His Majesty the King
Read April(9-15) for the vimy Ridge action.
MacDowell of the 38th was awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions at Vimy.
Passchendaele (Oct 26 - Nov 10th, 1917)
http://data4.collectionscanada.ca/n...canada.ca/archivianet/02015202_e.html&r=1&f=G
"It was really a miserable day, quite miserable. We were lying practically on the bed of the river which had been shelled all to pieces and it was just a marshy bog ... our company headquarters got blown to pieces ... before we started off ... and the battle hadn't even begun."
Alex Strachan, 43rd Battalion
Cambrai (Sept 27 - Oct 11, 1918)
http://data4.collectionscanada.ca/n...anada.ca/archivianet/02015202_e.html&r=19&f=G
"When the attack was launched, the Brigade was already tired after holding the line for several days ... harassed by enemy fire, gas, and aeroplane bombing. Notwithstanding these difficulties, the spirit of all ranks ensured success ... But for this spirit, the success which ultimately attended our efforts would have been impossible."
Major J.A.G. White, M.-G. A/Brigade-Major
Take a look at the
General Staff Entries vs.
Trench Entires
Another Great Site:
Where we fought...
A great outline of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces actions during the war.
Every single one of these men, I'll never come close to being even half the man they were. Anyway, enjoy!
