Grade levels: Adult

This highly-acclaimed six-part series pays tribute to the Canadians who participated in World War II – young Canadians whose collective courage and spirit led to victory. The series traces Canada’s role from the pre-war years when Prime Minister Mackenzie King found himself charmed by the “appealing and affectionate look” in Adolf Hitler’s eyes, to the development of the A-bomb that finally put an end to the most destructive conflict in history.

Narrated by Arthur Kent and produced by Norflicks, No Price Too High chronicles Canada’s role in the major events of the war, including The Battle oF Britain, Dieppe and D-Day. Incorporating the personal letters, photographs and diaries of many Canadians including those at home, No Price Too High reflects the hopes, dreams, heartbreaks, fears, and terrors of young men and women suddenly swept into a world of destruction, conflict and chaos.

A series focusing on Canada’s role in the Korean War. Archival photographs, film footage, and radio reports are combined with letters, speeches, articles, and reports from the time read by off-camera actors who assume the identity of the author of the written material. It is the little known story of the Canadian involvement in Korea, the first war in which Canadian troops served directly under foreign (American) command as part of a United Nations force. It is a neglected war, largely because the number of soldiers involved and casualties suffered paled when compared with the much larger national engagement in the two World Wars. Test of Will: Canada in Korea is not only the history of the Canadians; it is also the history of world events, illustrating the struggle between democracy and communism taking place at the time. It is also very much a story of the Korean people themselves; of incredible suffering and loss, but also of incredible courage and strength.

The series also includes A War for Peace, which explores the experiences of a group of Canadian youth who travel to Korea, developing a deeper respect for what Canadian Veterans went through to help protect South Korea.

This stirring account of Canada’s heroic effort in World War I is told through the words of ordinary soldiers, leaders and civilians. The series contains three films – narrated by Paul Gross – on the First World War, and is the first series that tells the complete story of Canada’s achievements in WWI.

Sam’s Army – The story of Sam Hughes, the bigoted, ignorant, self-obsessed Minister of Militia, whose enthusiasm for war created Canada’s first Expeditionary Force.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge – A recreation of one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history.

The Last 100 Days – The story of Canada’s outstanding military achievements in the last hundred days of World War I.