From Montreal to Vimy Ridge and Beyond (Classic Reprint): The Correspondence of Lieut. Clifford Almon Wells, B.A, of the 8th Battalion, Canadians, B. ... November, 1915 April, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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From Montreal to Vimy Ridge and Beyond presents the intimate letters of a Canadian officer during the first World War, offering a ground‑level view of training, duty, and family life at home and on the front lines. Drawn from Cliff Wells’s own correspondence, this edition preserves the voice and mood of a young soldier facing the realities of war with quiet resolve.

The collection covers years 1915 to 1917, tracing a path from the Canadian Training School to the battlefields of Europe. Readers will glimpse daily routines, military schooling, moments of longing for loved ones, and the stubborn commitment that carried many men through difficult days. The letters illuminate both personal sacrifice and a broader sense of duty that defined a generation.

- Personal correspondence that captures life behind the lines and in training
- Details of military schooling, riding, drill, and battlefield expectations
- Reflections on loss, memory, and the impact of war on families
- Context for the early Canadian experience in the Great War

Ideal for readers of wartime letters, Canadian military history, and personal memoirs who want a grounded, human view of service and sacrifice during World War I.

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