A black and white photograph of 40 men dressed casually or in suits. They sit or stand in 4 rows, posed for an outdoor photo. Many men smile and look at the camera. A row of trees is in the distance behind them.

Axes for the Allies: The Wartime Foresters of Newfoundland and Labrador

Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society 2026

Subjects

Art, History, Heritage, Cultures, Indigenous, Military, Nature

Technologies

Audio, High resolution image, Interactive Map, Parallax

Discover the remarkable overseas contributions of foresters from Newfoundland and Labrador during the First and Second World Wars. Through videos, photographs, archival records, poems, songs, and educational activities, this interactive website explores the lives and cultural legacies of the men who travelled to the United Kingdom to cut timber for the Allied war effort, preserving their stories, music and memories for future generations.

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Axes for the Allies: The Wartime Foresters of Newfoundland and Labrador

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