A Member of Parliament, Lt. Col. Samuel Sharpe raised a battalion in his hometown and went overseas. He fought in some of the biggest battles of the war including Passchendaele, Hill 70 and Vimy Ridge.He returned home dealing with severe PTSD

The Battle of Poelcappelle

Apr 17th, 2023 6m 15s

Fought by Newfoundland troops, it was a muddy mess but it resulted in a victory for the Allies, but at the cost of many lives.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxMerch: www.canadaehx.com/shopDonate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)E-mail: craig@canad

The Conscription Crisis

Apr 10th, 2023 23m 16s

With casualty numbers mounting and recruit numbers declining, the government of Sir Robert Borden began to implement conscription. To do so, his government weighted the 1917 election in their favour, and nearly broke Canada into two over the Co

The Battle of Hill 70

Apr 3rd, 2023 21m 33s

It was one of the most important battle victories for the Canadians during the First World War, but it is often lost in the shadow of Vimy Ridge. The battle saw thousands of casualties, but was the first time the Canadian Corps were led by a Ca

Sir Arthur Currie

Mar 27th, 2023 24m 14s

He rose from the lowest ranks of the militia to become one of the most famous, and greatest, Canadian general in history. While some called him a butcher, others called him a hero. This is the story of Sir Arthur Currie.Support: patreon.com/ca

Canada's Indigenous Soldiers

Mar 20th, 2023 29m 22s

About one-third of all Indigenous men aged 18 to 45 enlisted, or tried to enlist, in the Canadian Expeditionary Force to fight in the First World War. They fought bravely and became known throughout the front lines for their kills with rifles.

The Battle of Arleux

Mar 13th, 2023 11m 35s

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.Support: patreon.com/cana

The Soldiers of Vimy Ridge

Mar 6th, 2023 31m 42s

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, du

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Canada A Yearly Journey: 1867

Jul 4th, 2022 20m 15s

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 y

Letters Home

Jun 20th, 2022 20m 38s

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.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxMerc

The Battle of Ancre

Jun 14th, 2022 22m 22s

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 Canadian Navy

Jun 7th, 2022 22m 12s

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

The Soldiers of the Soil

May 31st, 2022 24m 53s

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 sig

The Battle of Thiepval Ridge

Mar 15th, 2022 19m

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 e

Canada's Internment Camps

Mar 8th, 2022 26m 29s

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 i

The Canadian Flying Aces

Mar 1st, 2022 42m 49s

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. Su

The Battle of Courcelette

Feb 22nd, 2022 21m 25s

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: patreon.com

The Battle of Albert

Sep 26th, 2021 22m 22s

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 definin

The Battle of Mont Sorrel

Sep 19th, 2021 19m 45s

Today, I am looking at the Battle of Mont Sorrel, fought between June 1 and June 15, 1916. After losing a large stretch of land on June 1 & 2, 1916, the Canadians would reclaim the land over the next two weeks. While they got the land back, it

Best Of: The Great Canadian Flag Debate

Aug 22nd, 2021 35m 58s

I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites. As a result, with being on the road all month, I c

Best Of: The Road To Medicare

Aug 15th, 2021 28m 23s

Best Of: Terry Fox

Aug 8th, 2021 1h 27m

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Best Of: Mr. Dressup

Aug 1st, 2021 51m 25s

The Actions At St. Eloi Craters

Jul 25th, 2021 26m 55s

For two weeks in March/April 1916, Canadian troops held the line on several massive craters against the Germans. In the end, they would be forced to fall back after suffering 1,300 casualties. This battle would bring major changes that would ch

The War Effort At Home

Jul 18th, 2021 33m 40s

From knitting socks, to sending chocolate, to canvassing for the Red Cross and the Victory Bond Program, Canadians of all ages came together to aid the war effort through volunteerism, money and simple homemade goods for the soldiers overseas.