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- FIRE!!!
- Is this a good idea?
- Everyone on the train!
- When will papa come back?
- The year is 1941, 2 years into World War Two. Numerous Canadian Troops fight alongside Britain and France, including its colonies. They mainly fought against Germany.
- I'll be back, please don't worry.
- Men were expected to fight overseas and work in the war effort. The enlistment age varied from 20-45. This was passed as a law in the Conscription Act.
- I wish there was something more we could do.
- The men enlisted had to leave their wives, mothers, and children. This would result in the women's job of taking care of their children and families.
- ENLIST TO THE CANADIAN WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS
- ENLIST TO THE CANADIAN WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS
- Elise Simmons, a 26 year old woman, is sending off her husband, John to be soldier. She is extremely afraid for her husband's wellbeing. 6 months prior her brother who was sent off had died fighting and her whole family was heartbroken.
- Elise works in a munition factory with numerous numbers of women who want to contribute to the war effort. She and her friend Sheila often wish that they could join the army to help their families overseas.
- It is now 1942. While, Elisa was on her way to the factory she saw a sign saying, Enlist to the Canadian Women's Army Corps. She is beyond overjoyed.
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