The Great War   Eve of War Fragile alliances were shattered by an assassination that pitted the Allies against the Central Powers. The War Years In battle after battle, the Canadian Corps went from rookies to elite troops putting Canada on the map. Wake of War A political map of Europe, a new identity for Canada and years of recovery and reckoning. Notables Every war has its heroes, every hero has a story, often untold and sometimes forgotten.   In Their  Boots    Follow these individuals as their lives are shaped by the events of the The Great War. Lloyde Blount L/CPL Tim Oliver Tom Cardinal Dr.Ian McAndrew Major Walter Bingham Hugh Winchell Lt Deborah Tippet Edwin Armstrong Alphonse LeDuc Maxwell Sinclair It was supposed be over by Christmas, over in a few months. Instead, The Great War ground its combatants down over four years. In the process it robbed Canada of a generation of young men, forged a new identity for the country in fire and mud and changed the face of Europe and war forever.   Lest We Forget Looking for History Reasearching the Great War is a tricky business. Let us help you with the basics. Preserving History Across Canada organizations are working hard collecting, preserve and display our history.Do your bit to help them in their efforts.   Education Guide Innovative bilingual Guide Designed to accompany the highly acclaimed movie and lead students through an examine of issues surrounding The Great War.