“Panoramic photography was a popular technique dating back to the late 19^th Century.”

MORE THAN 600,000 Canadians served in the First World War – an impressive feat for a country with a population of just 8 million.

To mark the 100^th anniversary of the end of the conflict, the Canadian War Museum is exhibiting a collection of unique wide-angle images of the country’s contribution to the conflict.

Entitled Ready to Serve – Canadian Panoramic Photographs of the First World War, the pictures capture soldiers from across the country as they prepare to ship out for the front.

“These panoramic photographs are a visual reminder of that moment in time, capturing [Canadians] on the brink of monumental service and sacrifice,” said Caroline Dromaguet, acting director general of the museum.

Panoramic photography was a popular technique dating back to the late 19^th Century. The 12 images going on display are part of a collection of 450 of the specialty pictures in the institution’s George Metcalf Archival Collection. The exhibit runs through September.

The Canadian War Museum has shared three of the photos with MilitaryHistoryNow.com. Click on each to see it in its entirety.