The Nations of Canada

Episode 289: Baptism of Fire and Blood

The Nations of Canada

Show Notes

Spring 1915. The Canadian Expeditionary Force prepares for its first battle outside the Belgian city of Ypres, where, unbeknownst to the Canadians, the Germans make their own preparations to unleash a terrifying new weapon.

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