Education and Training Instruction in military life and the
profession of arms. Canadian military education and training
places stress on morale, esprit de corps and discipline, as well
as professional and technical matters, to prepare servicemen for
the gruelling conditions of battle. See also: Cadet, Royal
Military College Amusements to improve morale and promote esprit
de corps. Canadian First Nations warriors had war dances and
songs. As professional armies emerged in Europe in the 17th
century, plays and concerts were organized. Regimental bands
became prevalent in the late 18th century. During the two World
Wars, Canadian servicemen overseas organized plays and concerts
behind the trench lines. In 1916, the Dumbbells Concert Party
was organized with men from the Canadian Expeditionary Forces
3rd Division, and provided such outstanding entertainment that
it went on to perform on Broadway after the war. Radio became a
widespread form of entertainment during the Second World War and
the songs of Vera Lynn,