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.
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Sir Sam Hughes
A boastful bully who led Canada's war effort
35 min
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Canada's Black Soldiers
Over 1,200 Black Canadians enlisted to fight in the war
29 min
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The Battle of Festubert
A success but at a great cost
22 min
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Life In The Trenches
The life of the soldier in the trenches
23 min
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The Battle of St. Julien
Canadians deal with the first gas attack of the war
18 min
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The Battle of Kitcheners' Wood
The first counter-offensive of the war for Canadians
20 min
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The Battle of Neuve Chapelle
The first major battle for the Canadians
20 min
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Canada Turns Against Its German Citizens
Canada turns on its own citizens
28 min
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The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
The legendary regiment that went to war first
27 min
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Canada Mobilizes For War
Canada marches to war
37 min
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Canada's Great War Trailer
Launching May 2, I take a deep dive into Canada during the First World War. This isn't just a look at the battles that raged in France, but how the war impacted at home as well. From the politicians who oversaw the war effort, to the soldiers going...
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