David Campbell

Biography

Originally from Bridgetown, Prince Edward Island, David Campbell studied history, classics, and fine arts at the University of Prince Edward Island; Egyptology at the University of Toronto; and military/diplomatic history at the University of Calgary.  He has been teaching courses at the Mount since 2006.David’s research interests lie mainly in the social and operational history of armed forces, with a special focus on Canada’s army during the First World War.  Additional interests lie in the regional development of Canada’s armed forces and the influence of culture and memory in public commemoration of military experience.   He has published works dealing with recruitment, tactical development, and social dynamics in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.

Research Interest

History of ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and Canada