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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War

Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War

Andy English

History of a small town in British Columbia during the Great War with letters from the men at the front and how they saw action in all the major Canadian engagements.
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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 4 Hedley Boys 1916 The hardest year

Episode 4 Hedley Boys 1916 The hardest year

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07/14/20 • 28 min

The bloodiest year of the war for Hedley. The year starts with optimism but events in France and at home change that.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 2 Hedley Boys, Baptism of Fire

Episode 2 Hedley Boys, Baptism of Fire

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07/03/20 • 17 min

The first volunteers leave and soon experience the horrors of war. The men of the C.E.F. are soon in action and men from Hedley and the Similkameen are there.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 8 Hedley Boys, War Weary Hedley

Episode 8 Hedley Boys, War Weary Hedley

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08/11/20 • 22 min

Hedley feels the war and the town suffers as more men enlist. The Canadians recover from Vimy Ridge and by 1918 are leading the Allied advance. Men of the 54th have to carry out one of the most distasteful duties a soldier can do.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 7 Hedley Boys Disaster at Vimy Ridge

Episode 7 Hedley Boys Disaster at Vimy Ridge

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08/04/20 • 23 min

The 54th take part in one of the biggest military disasters in Canada's history, before participating in the great victory at Vimy Ridge.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 6 Hedley Boys The 54th go to war

Episode 6 Hedley Boys The 54th go to war

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07/28/20 • 15 min

The 54th arrive in France and at first go into the line around Ypres for their first taste of battle before moving to the Somme. There, they and Hedley experience heartbreaking loss.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 5 Hedley Boys "This War is Hell"

Episode 5 Hedley Boys "This War is Hell"

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07/21/20 • 30 min

An already hard year gets tougher for both the men at the front and their loved ones at home. After fierce fighting around Ypres, the Canadians move south to the Somme.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 1 Hedley Boys, A small town in the Similkameen

Episode 1 Hedley Boys, A small town in the Similkameen

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06/30/20 • 19 min

Hedley on the eve of war. The small community of Hedley was a busy thriving town in 1914, with what seemed a promising future but events the other side of the world would forever change it.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 9 Hedley Boys, Grief, Relief and Commemoration

Episode 9 Hedley Boys, Grief, Relief and Commemoration

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08/26/20 • 20 min

The last 3 months of the War bring yet more pain and grief to Hedley and the men still serving. In 1919 the survivors return and decide on commemorating their fallen comrades with one of the earliest WW1 memorials in Canada.

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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - Episode 3 Hedley Boys "One of the biggest affairs Hedley has seen"

Episode 3 Hedley Boys "One of the biggest affairs Hedley has seen"

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07/07/20 • 19 min

17 men leave Hedley on the same day and travel to Penticton to enlist in the C.E.F. Most end up in the 54th Kootenay Battalion at Vernon camp. There they complete basic training before sailing to England.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War have?

Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War cover?

The podcast is about History, Canada, Podcasts, Education and Military History.

What is the most popular episode on Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War?

The episode title 'Episode 8 Hedley Boys, War Weary Hedley' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War?

The average episode length on Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War released?

Episodes of Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War?

The first episode of Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War was released on Jun 30, 2020.

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