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CFWWIRF UNVEILS SEASON 2, EPISODE #5, THE CAMPS WEBSERIES

CFWWIRF UNVEILS SEASON 2, EPISODE #5, THE CAMPS WEBSERIES
BY RYAN BOYKO OF ARMISTICE FILMS.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – February 2, 2017 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWIRF) announces release of Season 2 – Episode #5 of The Camps webseries located on the digital interactive map on its website – www.internmentcanada.ca.

100 years ago the Halifax Citadel held prisoners of war. The Citadel was a convenient location for those mariners either captured at sea or brought by ship to Halifax from other corners of the empire.

SYNOPSIS OF EPISODE #5 – Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Halifax Citadel was fortified in 1749. It is a National Historic site with a rich and dynamic history. 100 years ago The Halifax Citadel held prisoners of war. Learn about these Enemy Aliens, where they were housed and the Citadel’s encounter with Leon Trotsky.
Narrated by: Diana Cofini

Link: http://internmentcanada.ca/map – Click on Halifax

For more information on this webseries of the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund contact the Program Manager, toll free at 1-866-524-5314.