Canada's Great War

By Craig Baird

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 ... more

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March 13, 2023 The Battle of Arleux
This battle is not remembered well today due to its close proximity in time to the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Nonetheless, Canada still suffered over 1,200 deaths but achieved their objective and held the village of Arleux.
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March 06, 2023 The Soldiers of Vimy Ridge
We are back for season 3! Kicking everything off is the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Rather than rehash the battle itself, which has been done a thousand times, I am looking at the lives of 20 Vimy Ridge soldiers. I will explore their lives before, during and after the momentous battle.
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36min
July 04, 2022 Canada A Yearly Journey: 1867
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.
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21min
June 20, 2022 Letters Home
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.
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24min
June 14, 2022 The Battle of Ancre
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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25min
June 07, 2022 The Canadian Navy
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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25min
May 31, 2022 The Soldiers of the Soil
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.
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28min
March 15, 2022 The Battle of Thiepval Ridge
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.
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22min
March 08, 2022 Canada's Internment Camps
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.
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29min
March 01, 2022 The Canadian Flying Aces
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.
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49min

FAQs about Canada's Great War:

How many episodes does Canada's Great War have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.