On the Fringe of the Great Fight

"On the Fringe of the Great Fight" by Colonel George G. Nasmith is a recounting of the early days of World War I through the eyes of a Canadian scientist turned military officer. Starting with a peaceful summer day in Canada as the shadow of war creeps across Europe, the narrative follows the author's rapid enlistment and deployment with the first Canadian division. From receiving a surprise call to duty to navigating the chaotic mobilization at Valcartier Camp and the troopship voyage to England, the story pulls readers into the evolving atmosphere of soldiers preparing to fight in the brutal fields of Flanders, blending personal experiences with the historical sweep of global conflict.