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Drawn to Victory Trailer

Chris Brackley, Lead Cartographer, Canadian Geographic Enterprises

Chris Brackley describes how he came to be a cartographer, what inspires him, his process and the importance of mapping in today's world.

Audrie Schell, Book and Paper Conservator from McMaster University Library

Audrie Schell, Book and Paper Conservator from McMaster University Library, explains the importance of maintaining the integrity of items, such as maps, and examines the stains and markings on a First World War map.

Dr. Nic Clarke, First World War Historian at the Canadian War Museum

Dr. Nic Clarke, First World War Historian at the Canadian War Museum, discusses the magnitude of the First World War, including its impact on the entire world.

Gordon Beck, Map Specialist from McMaster University Library

Gordon Beck, Map Specialist from McMaster University Library, discusses McMaster’s collection of First World War maps, the largest one in Canada outside of Archives Canada and the largest online collection in the world due to map digitization.

Earl Smith, President of the Great War Flying Museum

Earl Smith, President of the Great War Flying Museum, discusses the First World War replica planes built and flown by the members of the Great War Flying Museum.