ORDEAL BY FIRE : This program examines Canada's heavy military role in World War I. The horror, bravery, and sacrifice of trench warfare are evoked in Canada's great battles. Also examined are the domestic consequences of Canada's war effort, the subsequent labour revolts in Winnipeg, and the crash of 1929 which plunged the country into economic chaos. HARD TIMES : This program covers Canada's economic collapses during the 1930s which created a prolonged political and social crisis. Then, an increasingly menacing international climate sees the rise of fascism and the mounting likelihood of another world war. When war does arrive, Canada finds itself fighting virtually alone at Britain's side.