About this episode
The episode discusses Arthur Currie's challenges in leading the Canadian Corps during World War I, particularly at Passchendaele.
Summer/Fall 1917. Arthur Currie takes command of the Canadian Corps, but finds it difficult to replicate the success of Vimy Ridge in the mud of Passchendaele. 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 Corps
- World War I
- military leadership
- Vimy Ridge
- Passchendaele
- historical analysis
Keywords
- Arthur Currie
- Canadian Corps
- Vimy Ridge
- Passchendaele
- World War I
- military history
- 1917
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Canada
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