The MacAdam Shield-Shovel currently stands in Canadian First World War historiography as an invention which was poorly conceived given that its intended purpose was never fully realized. Directorate Bill Rawling of the Canadian Department of Defence defends the MacAdam Shield-Shovel as being an attempt to improve the well-being of Canadian troops. Others feel the device is simply indicative of Sir Sam Hughes' greed and arrogance who often put his own well-being ahead that of his troops.Berton, Pierre. Vimy, 17.
