Introduction

For King and Empire: Canada’s Soldiers in the Great War is a six-part documentary series about the Canadian Army’s participation in World War I.

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Outline

As more Canadians arrive on the Western Front, they are sent to fight in one of the most blood-thirsty battles of the Great War, The Battle of the Somme. In two months the Canadians lose 24,000 men to gain 4 miles of destroyed French farmland.

For King And Empire Series

You can find a full index and overview of For King and Empire here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 04 November 2001 (US).
• Running time: 60 minutes (per episode).
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

YouTube Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g18ylDx7vZ0