Canada's Great War
A chronological deep dive into how the First World War changed Canada forever.
This isn't just a look at battles, but what was going on at home, from the politicians leading the country to the people left behind at home, worrying about their loved ones overseas.
It will follow the war and how it changed Canada, digging deep into a fascinating period of our history.
1
The Bluebirds: Canada's Nursing Sisters
Their story is too often overlooked in our war history
14 min
2
Running Into Danger: Tom Longboat At War
Marathon Runner Tom Longboat served with distinction in the war
15 min
3
Anti-German Hysteria: Berlin Becomes Kitchener
When Berlin would not do for a name, a new name was needed
15 min
4
Canada's First World War Photographers
Three men captured the war for Canada
49 min
5
Lt. Col. Samuel Sharpe
He gave his life for his country but was forgotten for it
13 min
6
The Battle of Poelcappelle
Newfoundland gets into the muddy fray
5 min
7
The Conscription Crisis
An issue that nearly broke Canada into two
20 min
8
The Battle of Hill 70
A great victory lost in the shadow of Vimy Ridge
18 min
9
Sir Arthur Currie
Arguably the most famous general in Canadian history
21 min
10
Canada's Indigenous Soldiers
They fought for Canada, died for Canada, but didn't get the respect they deserved
24 min
11
The Battle of Arleux
A minor battle that came after Vimy Ridge
9 min
12
The Soldiers of Vimy Ridge
Rather than rehash the battle, I'm looking at 20 soldiers from that battle
26 min
13
Letters Home
The letters of the soldiers home
17 min
14
The Battle of Ancre
Another battle of Canada in the Somme
19 min
15
The Canadian Navy
The start of the Canadian Navy
19 min
16
The Soldiers of the Soil
The young men who helped on the home front
22 min
17
The Battle of Thiepval Ridge
A success but it came at great cost for Canada
16 min
18
Canada's Internment Camps
A dark chapter in Canada's history
23 min
19
The Canadian Flying Aces
The great men of the air for Canada
40 min
20
The Battle of Courcelette
Canada's first major battle in the Somme
18 min
21
The Battle of Albert
In 30 minutes, 85 per cent of the Newfoundland Regiment suffered casualties.
19 min
22
The Battle of Mont Sorrel
A two week battle that left 8,000 dead
17 min
23
The Actions At St. Eloi Craters
Two weeks of battle in the craters created by war
24 min
24
The War Effort At Home
How Canadians helped the war effort
30 min
25
A Boastful Bully: Sir Sam Hughes
A boastful bully who led Canada's war effort
35 min