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Canada and the Media in WWI: An Introduction
During World War One, Canada used wartime media as a way to spread propaganda and promote and sell the Canadian war effort.
Canadian Music During World War One
During World War One, Canada used music as a form of propaganda to promote and sell the war, and to encourage civilians and soldiers to 'do their part' in the war effort.
Canadian Newspapers During World War One
During World War One, Canada used newspapers as a means to spread propaganda and enhance the war effort. Censorship also played a role in Canadian propaganda and newspapers during the war.
Canadian Pipers in World War One
Check out my Wikipedia Entry on Canadian Pipers in World War One: Canadian Pipers in WWI.
Canadian Pipers were men who were often part of a Pipe Band prior to the start of WWI, who enlisted to fight in the war overseas. Many of the Pipers would play the bagpipes, as they marched their fellow troops to battle. One of Canada's most famous Wartime Pipers is Private James Cleland Richardson, who died in 1916, at Regina Trench, Somme, France. Private Richardson was a recipient of the Victoria Cross for his action at Regina Trench.
Canadian Posters During World War One
Canada during World War One used posters as another form of propaganda, which was done to promote the war effort and to encourage civilians and soldiers to aid the war effort at home and overseas.