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"The Red Watch": With the First Canadian Division in Flanders

An eyewitness account chronicles mobilization, training and deployment of Canadian Highland units to the Western Front, describing life in camps, voyages to Europe, service with the First Canadian Division in Flanders, and action in early battles including trench warfare, artillery and gas attacks, and specific engagements at Neuve Chapelle, Ypres and St. Julien. The narrative combines operational sketches, maps and illustrations with pen-portraits of leaders and men, casualty lists and reflections on valor, and closes with appeals for continued recruitment and imperial unity.

By John Allister Currie
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An eyewitness account chronicles mobilization, training and deployment of Canadian Highland units to the Western Front, describing life in camps, voyages to Europe, service with the First Canadian Division in Flanders, and action in early battles including trench warfare, artillery and gas attacks, and specific engagements at Neuve Chapelle, Ypres and St. Julien. The narrative combines operational sketches, maps and illustrations with pen-portraits of leaders and men, casualty lists and reflections on valor, and closes with appeals for continued recruitment and imperial unity.

About the Author

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John Allister Currie

John Allister Currie was a Canadian soldier and author, best known for his work "The Red Watch: With the First Canadian Division in Flanders." This book provides a firsthand account of his experiences during World War I, detailing the life of soldiers in the trenches and the challenges they faced. Currie's writing offers valuable insights into the Canadian military experience and the broader context of the war. His contributions to literature reflect the bravery and resilience of those who served, making his work a significant part of Canada's literary heritage.

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