It was their war too

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It Was Their War Too, by Pat Staton, is a unique book that brings these women and their contributions alive and connects them to the present. Written for students and the general reader, the book richly sets the background, tells the stories of the times through the voices of the women themselves, and brings the period to life with stunning The years of World War I,were years of change for Canada.

Canada made a place for itself in world affairs, and the country found its stride. Women in Canada too found their stride, making significant contributions to Canada's war efforts, and becoming fully engaged in the social, economic, political and cultural life of the  › Home.

It was their war too: Canadian women and World War One: Variant Title: It was their war too: Canadian women in World War I: Format: Regular Print Book: Physical description: pages: illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 28 cm.

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