On a cold dark night in the North Atlantic a great hospital ship journeyed towards Ireland. Passengers were either preparing for bed or already asleep. She was only 200 kilometres from her destination but outside… A German U- Boat was lurking…...
While Canadian soldiers were fighting in the trenches of France during the First World War, there were others Canadians who were also serving but too often their service is forgotten about. Over the course of the war, more than 2,800 nurses served...
Tom Longboat was born on the Six Nations Reserve on June 4, 1886 and was the middle child of George and Elizabeth Longboat, sandwiched between older sister Lucy, and a younger brother Simon. As soon as Longboat could walk, he was running. He ran...
During the First World War, there was rampant anti-German hysteria around Canada. From the changing of the name of German dishes, to the removal of statues celebrating Germans, to the internment of German-Canadians, it was not a good time to be of...
Over the Top is a famous Canadian photograph from the First World War which features Canadian soldiers, climbing over a trench, guns at the ready as they head out into the field of battle against Germans. It is an impactful photograph. It is also...
Samuel Sharpe was born in Zephyr, Ontario, the son of Irish immigrants, George and Mary Ann Sharpe, on March 13, 1873. As a child, he was known for his enthusiasm, which his friend said was contagious to everyone else. He was always involved in...
You can support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at It was an event that nearly tore the country into two. It would also have political ramifications that lasted for decades, reshaping the politics of Canada and helping the Liberal Party become...
The story of the Battle of Hill 70, fought in August 1917, is a notable one because it represented the first time that the Canadian Corps fought under a Canadian commander. That commander was the subject of last week’s episode, Sir Arthur Currie...
The majority of Canadians likely can’t name too many generals in Canadian history, at least post-Confederation. There are several famous ones, but few reach the level of fame that Sir Arthur Currie enjoys. In fact, it could be said that his fame and...
You can support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at When war was declared against Germany, Canadians of all backgrounds signed up to fight. Over the previous century, the Indigenous people of Canada had seen their land taken, rights stripped...