The Story of the Great War, Volume 8 Victory with the Allies; Armistice; Peace Congress; Canada's War Organizations and vast War Industries; Canadian Battles Overseas

The first part of this volume plunges listeners into the decisive weeks of August 1918, when Allied forces broke the German grip on the Western Front. Detailed accounts of the fighting around Soissons, Rheims and the Vesle River reveal how French, British and American troops pressed forward, while Canadian soldiers contributed to the relentless push that reshaped the battlefield. The narrative captures the chaos of retreat, the scorched villages left behind, and the human moments of civilians caught in the turmoil.

Beyond the front lines, the book expands to show how Canada’s war effort was organized at home. It outlines the rapid growth of factories, the mobilization of volunteers and the logistical networks that fed the overseas campaigns. Listeners gain a sense of the vast industrial engine behind the battles and a glimpse of the Canadian units that would later earn their reputation in Europe.