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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Signup to Generate a PitchA 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.
Canada's Great War is hosted by Craig Baird. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Sinking of the Llandovery Castle" (11 November 2025, 31 minutes), "The Bluebirds: Canada's Nursing Sisters" (6 February 2025, 17 minutes), and "Running Into Danger: Tom Longboat At War" (30 January 2025, 18 minutes).
Canada's Great War publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 36 episodes.
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Craig Baird hosts Canada's Great War, a history podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Canada's Great War
<p>In 1918, a German U-Boat emerged from the waters of the North Atlantic and fired a torpedo at HHMS Llandovery Castle. It became one of the worst atrocities of the First World War.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you to Nate...
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<p>During the First World War, over 2,800 Canadian women served as Nursing Sisters. They helped treat wounded soldiers and served as a bright light to many in a terrible and hellish time. In the war, 58 Nursing Sisters...
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<p>While Tom Longboat is remembered as one of the greatest marathon runners in Canadian history, he also served Canada as a dispatch runner during the First World War. He dealt with racism, wounds and an imposter in the...
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<p>In 1916, Berlin, considered the German Capital of Canada, decided to change its name as anti-German hysteria gripped the nation during the First World War. This began a debate that deeply divided the...
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<p>During the last half of the war, three men captured the history of the First World War, with a bit of embellishment to capture what was happening in France.</p><p>Support: patreon.com/canadaehx</p><p>Merch...
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<p>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.</p><p>He...
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<p>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.</p><p>Support: patreon.com/canadaehx</p><p>Merch...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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I've launched a new podcast called Canada: A Yearly Journey, which will look at every year in Canada's history, beginning with 1867.<br>The first episode dropped last week, with 1868 coming Thursday.<br><br>Episodes...
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<p>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.</p><p>Support: patreon.com/canadaehx</p><p>Merch...
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<p>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...
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<p>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.</p><p>While...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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