9本のエピソード
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War Andy English
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History of a small town in British Columbia during the Great War with letters from the men at the front and how they saw action in all the major Canadian engagements.
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Episode 9 Hedley Boys, Grief, Relief and Commemoration
The last 3 months of the War bring yet more pain and grief to Hedley and the men still serving. In 1919 the survivors return and decide on commemorating their fallen comrades with one of the earliest WW1 memorials in Canada. Support the Show.
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Episode 8 Hedley Boys, War Weary Hedley
Hedley feels the war and the town suffers as more men enlist. The Canadians recover from Vimy Ridge and by 1918 are leading the Allied advance. Men of the 54th have to carry out one of the most distasteful duties a soldier can do.Support the Show.
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Episode 7 Hedley Boys Disaster at Vimy Ridge
The 54th take part in one of the biggest military disasters in Canada's history, before participating in the great victory at Vimy Ridge.Support the Show.
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Episode 6 Hedley Boys The 54th go to war
The 54th arrive in France and at first go into the line around Ypres for their first taste of battle before moving to the Somme. There, they and Hedley experience heartbreaking loss. Support the Show.
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Episode 5 Hedley Boys "This War is Hell"
An already hard year gets tougher for both the men at the front and their loved ones at home. After fierce fighting around Ypres, the Canadians move south to the Somme. Support the Show.
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Episode 4 Hedley Boys 1916 The hardest year
The bloodiest year of the war for Hedley. The year starts with optimism but events in France and at home change that.Support the Show.