Le 178ieme Bataillon Canadien-Francais des cantons de l est

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Le 178ieme Bataillon Canadien-Francais des cantons de l est

Le 178ieme Bataillon Canadien-Francais des cantons de l est. Poster showing a father and son in the field of their farm, as the father bids goodbye and the son goes to join troops marching by. Date 1915. Le 178ieme Bataillon Canadien-Francais des cantons de l est. Poster showing a father and son in the field of their farm, as the father bids goodbye and the son goes to join troops marching by. Date 1915

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Cantons Francais Lest Bataillon

EDITORS COMMENTS
"In the quietude of a rural landscape, the harsh realities of war intrude. This poignant poster from 1915, published by Le 178ieme Bataillon Canadien-Francais des cantons de l'est, captures the emotional farewell between a father and his son as the young man departs to join the ranks of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The idyllic scene of the father and son in the field of their farm is juxtaposed with the disciplined march of soldiers in the background, their determined strides a stark reminder of the sacrifice about to be made. The title of the battalion, "Le 178ieme Bataillon Canadien-Francais des cantons de l'est," is emblazoned across the top, a testament to the proud heritage and commitment of the French-Canadian community to the war effort. The date, "1915," underscores the historical significance of this poignant moment, as the First World War raged on and the sacrifices of countless families were felt across the Canadian landscape." This poster serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as a father bids farewell to his son, who is about to embark on a journey that will take him far from home and into the midst of conflict. The image of the father and son in the field, surrounded by the beauty of nature, adds an extra layer of poignancy to the scene, as the tranquility of rural life is shattered by the realities of war. The use of the French language and the reference to the specific battalion, Le 178ieme Bataillon Canadien-Francais des cantons de l'est, underscores the importance of the French-Canadian community in the war effort and highlights the sacrifices made by families across the Canadian landscape. Overall, this poster is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring bonds of family and community that sustain us in times of hardship.

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