In a war defined by trenches, machine guns, and industrial slaughter, Canada sent horsemen into the storm. This episode follows the Canadian Cavalry Brigade from the mud of the Western Front to the desperate charge at Moreuil Wood; an action often remembered as one of the last great cavalry charges in history. It’s a story of soldiers caught between eras, fighting a modern war with the tools of an older one, and proving that courage and adaptability could still shape the battlefield. Step into the saddle and ride through the final days of cavalry warfare in the Great War.

The 107th Battalion — known as The Timberwolves — was one of the most remarkable and overlooked units in Canada’s First World War history. Made up largely of First Nations soldiers, these men brought extraordinary skill, resilience, and cultural strength to a war that demanded everything from them… and then asked for more.

Trinity Church was built in 1841 to serve the Anglican community of Christieville, later Iberville, and stands today as one of the clearest reminders of the English-speaking Protestant families who helped shape the Richelieu Valley in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Alongside the church, the cemetery became the final resting place for generations of parishioners whose lives were bound to the church through worship, work, and family.

The 107th ‘Timber Wolf’ Battalion was founded by Lieutenant-Colonel Glenlyon Campbell, but its story also belongs to Indigenous men who volunteered to fight for a country that denied them equal rights. They served without the vote.They returned to fewer rights than they left with.Yet they volunteered anyway. This story is the next episode of Memory and Valour. Stay tuned! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, and help keep their service remembered. #memoryandvalour #ww1history #canadianhistory #lestweforget #WW1

When the air turned poisonous the Canadians didn’t retreat; they stood and fought.This episode dives into the first poison-gas attack at Ypres and the brutal legacy it left behind. From the s…

When the air turned poisonous the Canadians didn't retreat; they stood and fought.This episode dives into the first poison-gas attack at Ypres and the brutal legacy it left behind. From the shock of the areen cloud to the lifelonc scars of gas exposure, we follow the Canadians who faced a weapon the world had sworn never to use. A viscera…

“They didn’t die in a blaze of glory. They drowned—on dry land.” This episode of Memory and Valour exposes the gas attacks of the First World War: chlorine, phosgene, mustard gas, and what it did to the men who had no masks, no warning, and no escape. Stream and follow on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and iHeart Radio! #WW1 #GasWarfare #MemoryAndValour #ForgottenHistory ##lestweforget

Beaumont‑Hamel marked one of the darkest moments in Newfoundland’s history. On the morning of July 1, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment advanced across open ground during the first day of the Battle of the Somme—straight into unbroken German fire. Within minutes, the unit was devastated, suffering catastrophic losses that echoed across every community back home. Beaumont‑Hamel became a symbol of extraordinary courage, profound sacrifice, and a tragedy that shaped Newfoundland’s identity for generations.

As we wrap up the year, I want to take a moment to say how deeply grateful I am for your support. Whether you’ve tuned in to the podcast, picked up one of my books, shared my work with a friend, or simply cheered from the sidelines, you’ve made this journey meaningful. Thank you for showing up, for listening, for reading, and for believing in what I create. Your encouragement fuels everything I do. Wishing each of you an incredible 2026 filled with joy, momentum, and moments that surprise you in the best ways. I’m excited for what’s ahead, and I’m so glad we get to step into it together.

'Once A Patricia, Always A Patricia': The origins & a brief history of the PPCLI Once a Patricia, Always a Patricia explores the legacy, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry; from its birth in the mud of Flanders to its defining stand on a Korean hillside nearly four decades later. In this episode, we trace the Regiment’s identity back to its earliest days, when French‑ and English‑speaking Canadians fought side by side in the trenches of the First World War, forging a unity the young nation had not yet achieved.

New podcast episode available now on Spotify, Apple and Amazon. The Christmas Truce of 1914 On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day of 1914, something extraordinary happened along the Western Front. After months of brutal trench warfare, soldiers from Britain, Germany, and France stepped out of their trenches and into No Man’s Land to share a brief, unofficial ceasefire. What began with carols drifting across the frozen air soon grew into handshakes, conversations, and the exchange of small gifts.

In this episode of Memory and Valour, we descend into the world of the trenches: a place where young men learned to live with mud at their feet, fear in their lungs, and the constant rumble of artillery overhead. This is the story of the Western Front not as a line on a map, but as a lived reality: the cold mornings at stand‑to, the long nights of labour, the hunger, the exhaustion, and the small moments of humanity that helped men endure the unendurable.

How was a trench built? Why? What was it like to live in a trench month after month? My upcoming episode on my podcast Memory and Valour takes a look at these aspects of trench life in WW1. Some things will surprise you.

What exactly does Memory and Valour do, and what's a Legacy Book anyway??!It's my jam, and I'd love to collaborate with you! www.memoryandvalour.ca #memoryandvalour #personalhistorian #lestweforget #booktok #booksky

As the years pass, I find myself comparing Sir Arthur Currie to Sir Winston Churchill. Not in all ways, but militarily and definitely intellectually. They had tough decisions to make and both had some pretty awful opinions. Churchill loved his drink and loathed anyone who wasn't "white". But, he was brilliant, as was Currie, and both men's intellectual gift for strategic planning in battle did much to contribute to Allied victory in both world wars.

Shot at Dawn: The Other Side of Valour In this episode of Memory and Valour, we confront one of the darkest legacies of the First World War: soldiers executed by firing squad. Beyond Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele lies another roll call: twenty‑five Canadians condemned for “cowardice,” “desertion,” or “disobedience.”Through voices like Private Walter Underwood and Medical Officer Maberly Esler, we uncover the machinery of discipline, from Field Punishment Number One to the ultimate sanction of execution.

Private Hughie John McDonald’s courage as a runner in the Great War earned him the Military Medal, and a lasting legacy. In this episode, I speak with his grandson and namesake to explore his story of survival, bravery, and remembrance.

A runner in the Great War ... who survived 4 years in the hell of battle...France and Belgium, delivering important messages over the shell torn battlefields of Vimy, Passchendaele and others. The upcoming episode of my podcast 'Memory and Valour' will uncover this incredible tale, nearly lost to the winds of time. Listen to his story told by his grandson John, and memorialized in a Legacy Book; ensuring that Pte. McDonald's memory and contributions to Canada are never forgotten.

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Amid the thunder of artillery and the chaos of August 1917, Canadian soldiers fought fiercely to seize Hill 70. The Battle of Hill 70 & The Milburn Sacrifice is not just a story of strategy and victory, it is a story of family. This episode honours the courage and loss of my great-grandfather and his nephew, who gave their lives in the struggle.

The Great War in Four Acts Version 1.0.0 Version 1.0.0 Looking for a good book to cozy up with before November slips away? I'd recommend this one! The Great War in Four Acts: Echoes of Valour Untold Stories from the First World War(Book 5 in The Great War Series) As the memory of the First World War fades from living history, this compelling nonfiction work revives its legacy through four powerful narratives.

Preserving memories through stories, research, and history