During the major economic crisis at the beginning of the 20th century, the 1914 mobilization order triggered an unexpected wave of patriotism in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Nearly 600 men left the archipelago to join the battlefields of the Somme or the Chemin des Dames, paying a colossal tribute with over a hundred missing.
But the war was not just fought in Europe. This episode reveals the reality of daily life in the islands. It highlights the crucial role played by local charitable associations that supported the war effort from the rear.
The narrative also explores the darker aspects of the conflict, such as the scandal of spoiled cod sent to the troops or the tragic fate of a soldier from the archipelago shot as an example. Finally, the threat even reached our shores with the worrisome presence of German submarines, the famous U-Boats, patrolling our territorial waters.
A poignant history that delves into the profound social and human consequences of a conflict that has deeply marked the population of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and more broadly, has reshaped the face of our society.
Listen to the full episode here (link to audio player).
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