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Description of  The Frontier of Patriotism: Alberta and the First World War (Beyond Boundaries: Canadian Defence and Strategic Studies, 6)

Communities across Canada memorialize the service members who, through their triumphs and sacrifices in the First World War, are remembered as laying the foundation for a free and independent country. Often overlooked are the triumphs and sacrifices of those who supported these soldiers, and the war effort in general, on the home front. The Frontier of Patriotism provides an in-depth look at all aspects of Albertas involvement in the First World War, reflecting Albertans experiences both on the battlefield and on the home front. Drawing on national and local archival resources the letters, diaries, and memoirs of individuals who lived through the conflict, and accounts in local newspapers, a wide variety of experiences are explored in depth. Read more