For King and Empire Slaughter and Sacrifice: The Canadians on the Somme - 1916 (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Documentary, History, War

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For King and Empire

Slaughter and Sacrifice: The Canadians on the Somme - 1916 (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | Documentary, History, War

In July 1916, British commander in chief General Sir Douglas Haig launched a major offensive along the Western Front. On July 1, after an 8 day artillery barrage, 120,000 men launched the attack and the Battle of the Somme began. The ...See moreIn July 1916, British commander in chief General Sir Douglas Haig launched a major offensive along the Western Front. On July 1, after an 8 day artillery barrage, 120,000 men launched the attack and the Battle of the Somme began. The barrage had little effect and British troops were slaughtered. Among those killed included 700 Newfoundlanders who died less than 100 meters front their trench. In total, there were 60,000 casualties the first day but the battle would continue for another 5 months with more than 100,000 casualties in total. Canada's three divisions - 60,000 men - were redeployed from Ypres to the Somme. Ordered to capture the village of Courcelette the Canadians were successful but at a high cost in lives and the complete destruction of the village. Their next objective was Regina Trench and several attempts were made to take it. On October 21 the fourth attempt proved more successful. In total 25,000 Canadians died or were wounded. In total, they gained 4 kilometers. Written by garykmcd See less

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Norm Christie Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	For King and Empire (2001)
R.H. Thomson Narrator Narrator See fewer	Chloe (2009)
Douglas Haig Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The First World War (2003)
Adrian Hough Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Home Before Dark (2020)
Noah Klar Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990)
Olivier L'Ecuyer Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Covert Affairs (2010)
Stefan Preisenhammer Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	For King and Empire (2001)
Matthew Sharp Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	X-Men (2000)
Victor A. Young Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Serendipity (2001)