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As the years pass, I find myself comparing Sir Arthur Currie to Sir Winston Churchill. Not in all ways, but militarily and definitely intellectually. They had tough decisions to make and both had some pretty awful opinions. Churchill loved his drink and loathed anyone who wasn't "white". But, he was brilliant, as was Currie, and both men's intellectual gift for strategic planning in battle did much to contribute to Allied victory in both world wars.

Shot at Dawn: The Other Side of Valour In this episode of Memory and Valour, we confront one of the darkest legacies of the First World War: soldiers executed by firing squad. Beyond Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele lies another roll call: twenty‑five Canadians condemned for “cowardice,” “desertion,” or “disobedience.”Through voices like Private Walter Underwood and Medical Officer Maberly Esler, we uncover the machinery of discipline, from Field Punishment Number One to the ultimate sanction of execution.

Private Hughie John McDonald’s courage as a runner in the Great War earned him the Military Medal, and a lasting legacy. In this episode, I speak with his grandson and namesake to explore his story of survival, bravery, and remembrance.

A runner in the Great War ... who survived 4 years in the hell of battle...France and Belgium, delivering important messages over the shell torn battlefields of Vimy, Passchendaele and others. The upcoming episode of my podcast 'Memory and Valour' will uncover this incredible tale, nearly lost to the winds of time. Listen to his story told by his grandson John, and memorialized in a Legacy Book; ensuring that Pte. McDonald's memory and contributions to Canada are never forgotten.

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Amid the thunder of artillery and the chaos of August 1917, Canadian soldiers fought fiercely to seize Hill 70. The Battle of Hill 70 & The Milburn Sacrifice is not just a story of strategy and victory, it is a story of family. This episode honours the courage and loss of my great-grandfather and his nephew, who gave their lives in the struggle.

The Great War in Four Acts Version 1.0.0 Version 1.0.0 Looking for a good book to cozy up with before November slips away? I'd recommend this one! The Great War in Four Acts: Echoes of Valour Untold Stories from the First World War(Book 5 in The Great War Series) As the memory of the First World War fades from living history, this compelling nonfiction work revives its legacy through four powerful narratives.

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