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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...
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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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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.
Canada's Great War
Canada's Great War
Canada A Yearly Journey: 1867
4 JUL 2022 · I've launched a new podcast called Canada: A Yearly Journey, which will look at every year in Canada's history, beginning with 1867.
The first episode dropped last week, with 1868 coming Thursday.
Episodes release every Thursday.
Find it on all your podcast platforms.
Letters Home
20 JUN 2022 · For the season finale of season 2, I am relating letters sent by Canadian soldiers back home, which were printed in newspapers in 1915 and 1916.
Season 3 will debut after season 3 of Pucks and Cups finishes.
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The Battle of Ancre
14 JUN 2022 · This battle, part of the larger Battle of the Somme, would see thousands of Canadian casualties as the troops attempted to take the important Regina Trench. It would also result in an amazing story of a Canadian soldier, the Victoria Cross and the 90 year search for his bagpipes.
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The Canadian Navy
7 JUN 2022 · Clandestine deals in international waters for submarines, ships that couldn't go into coastal waters, and millionaire yachts are all part of the story of the Royal Canadian Navy in the First World War.
While the Royal Canadian Navy had a small impact on the First World War, it would go on to have a massive impact on the Second World War and beyond.
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The Soldiers of the Soil
31 MAY 2022 · Back from hiatus due to life events, I'm looking at the Soldiers of the Soil program. With farms in desperate need of workers, and crops needed for the war effort, the Soldiers of the Soil program was created. Over 22,000 teenage boys would sign up. Get 20% off your Manscaped order by going to www.manscaped.com and using the code EHX Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
The Battle of Thiepval Ridge
15 MAR 2022 · This battle, fought in September 1916, would decimate several battalions as the Canadians fought to take a critical ridge with the British. As with many other battles for Canada, it came at a great cost. Thank you to Diane for sponsoring this episode with her donation. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
Canada's Internment Camps
8 MAR 2022 · From 1914-1920, 8,579 Canadians, deemed "enemy aliens" were kept in internment camps where they worked hard labour. Harsh conditions, escapes and suicides were common. It would take almost 100 years for recognition of the intrenment to happen in Canada. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
The Canadian Flying Aces
1 MAR 2022 · Canada had some of the greatest pilots of the First World War. They took to the skies and became icons, heroes and celebrities. These Flying Aces, or Knights of the Sky, have names still remembered today, including Billy Bishop and Wop May. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
The Battle of Courcelette
22 FEB 2022 · We are back for Season 2! Fought for three days in September, Canada would have its first major battle during The Battle of the Somme. The battle would see heavy casualties, the first use of tanks and the creeping barrage. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
The Battle of Albert
26 SEP 2021 · In the space of 30 minutes on July 1, 1916, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment would go over the top of the trench & suffer 85 per cent casualties. Of the 721 who went over on July 1, 68 answered roll call the next day. It remains today, a defining moment in Newfoundland's history. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
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...
show more
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.
show less
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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