Watch The Valour and the Horror

1992
1 Season
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The Valour and the Horror is an Emmy award-winning Canadian television documentary series that takes a deep dive into the stories of Canada's experiences during World War II. The series, which originally aired in 1992, is a gripping portrayal of the bravery, sacrifice, and experiences of Canadians during one of the darkest times in world history.

The series is hosted by renowned actor Terence McKenna and also features Andrew Tarbet and Graeme Campbell in major roles. The three actors guide the audience through a series of vividly detailed reenactments, interviews, and archive footage that bring to life some of the most iconic moments of World War II.

Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the Canadian experience in the war. The first episode, "Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command," examines the role that Canadian bomber pilots played in bringing the fight to Nazi Germany. The episode features a mix of dramatic reenactments and interviews with surviving bomber pilots and their families, who recount the harrowing conditions and intense danger they faced in the skies over Europe.

The second episode, "Kriegies," explores the experiences of Canadian prisoners of war in Nazi Germany. Through interviews with former POWs and historical footage, the episode lays bare the cruel and inhumane treatment that Canadian soldiers and airmen received at the hands of their captors.

The third episode, "The Price of Duty: POWs and the Japanese," examines the brutal conditions faced by Canadian POWs in Japanese prison camps. Drawing on interviews with survivors and historical footage, this episode brings to life the unimaginable horrors that Canadian soldiers faced in captivity.

Throughout the series, The Valour and the Horror balances dramatic storytelling with historical accuracy, making it both engaging and informative. The episodes offer a window into a time when Canadians were called upon to serve their country in extraordinary ways, and a glimpse of the profound human cost of war.

Overall, The Valour and the Horror is an essential viewing for anyone interested in Canadian history, World War II, or the human experience of conflict. Its skillful blend of drama, history, and personal testimony makes it an enduring classic that remains relevant today.

The Valour and the Horror is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between January 12, 1992 and on Echo Bridge Entertainment

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6. In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944, Part 2

January 26, 1992

Normandy 1944 recounts the mistakes, bad luck and poor leadership which led up to the battle of Verrieres Ridge, which after Dieppe, was the blackest day for the Canadian army during the war.

5. In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944, Part 2

January 26, 1992

Normandy 1944 recounts the mistakes, bad luck and poor leadership which led up to the battle of Verrieres Ridge, which after Dieppe, was the blackest day for the Canadian army during the war.

4. Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command, Part 1

January 19, 1992

One in three is the survival rate for the 50,000 Canadians flying; the secret British policy of bombing German civilians; and the catastrophic Nuremburg campaign.

3. Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command, Part 1

January 19, 1992

One in three is the survival rate for the 50,000 Canadians flying; the secret British policy of bombing German civilians; and the catastrophic Nuremburg campaign.

2. A Savage Christmas: the Fall of Hong Kong, Part 2

January 12, 1992

2,000 untrained Canadian troops were offered up "as lambs to the slaughter", fending off an attack of 50,000 Japanese soldiers. Hundreds were killed and survivors spent the remainder of the war in nightmarish prison slave camps.

1. A Savage Christmas: the Fall of Hong Kong, Part 2

January 12, 1992

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Where to Watch The Valour and the Horror

The Valour and the Horror is available for streaming on the Echo Bridge Entertainment website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Valour and the Horror on demand at Amazon.