Sir Arthur Currie

Canada's Great War by Craig Baird / Curiouscast

Mar 27, 202323:44Society & Culture

He rose from the lowest ranks of the militia to become one of the most famous, and greatest, Canadian general in history. While some called him a butcher, others called him a hero. This is the story of Sir Arthur Currie....

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