The Diary of an Artillery Officer recounts the work of the 1st Divisional Artillery in 1918 when it spearheaded attacks on various European battlefields.

In the First World War the Canadian Field Artillery led the way in artillery technology and tactics. By coordinating the intelligence reports from sound ranging, flash spotting, and ground observation teams, they became one of the most effective fighting units in France. These tactics were first used at Vimy Ridge in April 1917, destroying most of the German artillery before the assault began. The close coordination between the...