A letter from John William Law shows the truth of World War I from an experienced Canadian soldier, who has taken his turn at the front line trenches. Law writes about his perspective of current events in the war, the harsh unknown realities of war, and new, unfamiliar truths of a life left at home. John’s positive thoughts on the Battle of Vimy and questioning thoughts of the new American troops shows the attitude of many Canadian soldiers in 1917. Law describes an American he encountered as, “the typical bluffing flag waving patriotism type and took delight in rubbing our fur the wrong way. It doesn't do.” Canadians found the American troops to think of themselves as superior to others. However, many believed that Vimy finally proved Canadians
