About this episode
This episode discusses the transformation of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I.
1916. After two years (and intense study of battlefield conditions), the Canadian Expeditionary Force begins its evolution from colonial auxiliary to vanguard of the British Imperial Army. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .
People in this episode
Host: Greg Koabel
Topics covered
- Canadian history
- World War I
- military evolution
- British Imperial Army
- colonial forces
Keywords
- Canadian Expeditionary Force
- World War I
- military history
- British Army
- colonial auxiliary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Canadian Expeditionary Force
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