The University at War: World War II

The increasing threat of another global conflict was evident in the 1930s. The horrific mortality rate of the First World War had not been forgotten, however, and together with the human suffering of the Depression, made some look toward pacifism and argue against another call to arms from Britain.

Sheaf Editor-in-Chief Alex Tooth

"School for Murder"

Pulling the Lion's Tail

The majority, however, saw a greater threat in Adolf Hitler and fascism.

Mock Nazi Blitz

Hitler Burned in Effigy

Training in the Streets of Saskatoon

Engineering-RCAF Float

march through Memorial Gates. University President J.S. Thomson watches them pass.

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