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Great War Films by Edward Walshe

Collection of C.E.F. related films from various sources, including:
 

  • National Film Board of Canada
  • Library and Archives Canada
  • Imperial War Musuem

 

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Cambrai: incomplete (1917?)

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Apr 13, 2015This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English.This untitled film shows scenes of the conditions at the front lines of World War One. Shots include: a cat climbing over ruins; a reconnaissance party marching and then taking cover; a soldier sniping from a house; pans of the Canadian and German front trenches; the bombardment of a farm in the distance; a labour battalion moving rails. In several fi
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[Home Front] (1919)

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Apr 13, 2015Army Medic Stretcher Bearers, 1917. Men of a Canadian Medical Unit put on a demonstration of first aid as they prepare for overseas service in World War I. Lawn Bowling, 1919. Men of Victoria Bowling Club compete in inter-city tournament at Royal Club. Pipers Return Triumphant, 1918. Victoria Regiment Pipe Band returns from Vancouver Fair after receiving top honours. Band parades downtown and holds impromptu concert in front of Strathcona Cafe.
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First Newfoundland Regiment WWI

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Aug 5, 2015This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English.Sports. Boxing - Sgt. J. Williams vs Pte. D. Piercey. Piercey wins by a knockout in the second round. Shots of impromptu bout stage in training field, without ring, combattants dance about, sparring, and finally Pte. Piercy delivers ko punch and stretches Williams out. Piercey laughs as much as the soldiers gathered around at the outcome - a staged mat
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Newfoundland Regiment Overseas WWI (1916)

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Aug 5, 2015This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English.Church Parade at Ayr Scotland. A church parade under Lieutenant Paterson and Quartermaster Sergeant Murphy at St. Mary's Church, Ayr, Scotland.Cookhouse Call Dinner Hour. Newfoundlanders answer cookhouse call and gather around ice cream push cart in Ayr where they are stationed.Lifeboat and Flag Day at Ayr. Giant parade of military and civilian personn
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First Newfoundland Regiment Overseas : [incomplete]

Library and Archives Canada Published on Aug 5, 2015 This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English. Depot Newton-On-Ayr, Scotland. Major C.W. Whittake, officer commanding the depot, on horseback. Nine officers of the depot pose in chairs. Brother sergeants, a break in the routine. Camaradierie of the NCOs. Shots of the group and brothers leaving NCOs quarters.Physical Drill. Under the command of Sergeant Major MacKay, men perform physical train
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Newfoundland News, No.1 (1916)

Library and Archives Canada Published on Aug 5, 2015 This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English Newfoundland Soldiers Visit Home of Robbie Burns. Soldiers visit the sites of Scotland including Burn's birthplace, the monument and tea garden at Auld Brig O'Doon and the Tam O'Shanter Inn at Ayr.Newfoundlanders sitting outside bell tents in uniform reading letters. Cut away to horse drawn sleighs in front of government buildings in downtown St.
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Lest We Forget (1934)

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Nov 3, 2015This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English.This film was the first feature length documentary film with sound to be made in Canada. The production team compiled the film throughout the world and from Canadian cameramen who followed troops through training and into combat. Simulated battle scenes are also included. Part 1 - The story of Canadian military participation in WWI. A review is made of
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100 Stories: Canadians who served in the First World War

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Nov 20, 2015To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada is digitizing the full service records of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and creating an online memorial featuring the stories of 100 of these men and women who experienced war first hand. Beginning with 11 stories on November 11, 2015, other stories will be added to the site each month. Together, they tell a remarkable tale of courage and fear, resilien
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Entry into Mons : [excerpts] (1918)

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Apr 6, 2017This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English.Many shots of troops being reviewed by officers; shots of individual and groups of officers; troops resting and marching, and of exuberant flag-waving townspeople. Sir Douglas Haig and Sir Arthur Currie appear.Source: Library and Archives Canada. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, television : non CBC productions fonds, 1981-0156, IDC 56776.
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Canadian War Records, The Somme : [incomplete] (1918)

Library and Archives CanadaPublished on Jul 31, 2017This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English.First World War documentary showing British, Canadian, Scottish and Australian involvement. Shown are tanks, battle front scenes, prisoners carrying the wounded, and medical attention. Source: Library and Archives Canada. Ulrich Koeppen fonds, 1980-0189, IDC 25268.
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The Royal Visit to the Battlefields of France July 1917

Library and Archives Canada Published on Jul 31, 2017 This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English. The visit of King George V and Queen Mary to France, 3 to 14 July 1917. King George and Queen Mary arrive in Calais to start the visit. The King inspects war trophies at Bailleul with General Sir Herbert Plumer, then goes on to watch a tank demonstration and talk with a group of French officers. The Queen watches a flame-thrower demonstrat
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