The Dalhousie Libraries are offering free trial access to this primary source database until November 11, 2011.

This digital resource brings to life the reality of the First World War for the men and women who experienced it firsthand.

Containing digital images of a wide range of original documents, including diaries, letters, personal narratives, trench journals, scrapbooks, objects, and a wealth of visual sources, this resource provides a rich seam of information on personal experiences of war. It is designed for both teaching and study, from undergraduate to research students and beyond.

Supplementing the primary sources is a wealth of secondary resources including interactive maps, 360° panoramas and walk-throughs of the Sanctuary Wood Trench System, the Memory Wall, In Their Own Words feature, scholarly essays, a slideshow gallery, chronology and glossaries.

This database is available on campus only. Explore it now, and let us know what you think!