Tuesday, May 13th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada
Canada 1812: Forged in Fire Laura Secord
With her husband wounded, Laura Secord sets out to warn the British of a possible American attack.
Canada 1812: Forged in Fire Tecumseh
Tecumseh forges an alliance with the British in pursuit of his dream.
Hitler's Last Stand Artillery Showdown
In August 1944, when Hitler launches Operation Lüttich to retake the port city of Avranches, German panzer and SS troops quickly overrun the French town of Mortain and encircle a battalion of US soldiers who hold the high ground on Hill 314.
Hitler's Last Stand Fortress Fury
In the autumn of 1944, Patton's Third Army approaches the heavily fortified region of Metz; after being turned back from Fort Driant, Patton's men target Fort Koenigsmacker a month later.
Hitler's Last Stand Guard the Rhine
In February 1945, Allied forces lead an attack out of the Netherlands and onto German soil west of the Rhine; a Canadian battalion administrator must assume command of a company and lead it into battle.
Canada 1812: Forged in Fire John Norton
John Norton leads Six Nations warriors against the invading Americans.
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Legends of the Pharaohs Egypt's First Pyramid
The story of the construction of ancient Egypt's first pyramid, built 4,700 years ago to help the Pharaoh Djoser achieve immortality.
Mysteries From Above Mysterious Monuments
Traipsing along ancient pathways criss-crossing Easter Island; finding gigantic designs carved into Asia's Eastern Steppe; ascending a tall pyramid rising from Antarctica's icy landscape.
Inside Windsor Castle Four Divorces and a Fire
In 1972, the Queen celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary; she was photographed with the whole royal clan at Windsor, looking relaxed and happy; twenty years later, three of her four children were divorced and her beloved home had gone up in flames.
Combat Ships Mutiny
A look at how technological advances over the centuries have transformed maritime warfare.
Ice Airport Alaska The Flight Before Christmas
A major snowstorm disrupts Christmas travel in Anchorage; bush pilots aid an Arctic village after a fire; ice jeopardizes an airborne science mission; Customs agents combat a surge in illegal holiday food imports.
Extreme Airport Africa Flight The Power
A mid-air engine shutdown forces maintenance teams to scramble.?A helicopter pilot flies engineers onto live power lines. A rookie pilot flies his first solo anti-poaching patrol, and scientists fly to track down a pride of lion.
Ice Airport Alaska Whiskey and Water
A crisis in a remote Alaskan village, a grounded cargo 737 and alcohol smugglers keep the pilots and crews busy.
Legends of the Pharaohs Egypt's First Pyramid
The story of the construction of ancient Egypt's first pyramid, built 4,700 years ago to help the Pharaoh Djoser achieve immortality.
Mysteries From Above Mysterious Monuments
Traipsing along ancient pathways criss-crossing Easter Island; finding gigantic designs carved into Asia's Eastern Steppe; ascending a tall pyramid rising from Antarctica's icy landscape.
How Did They Fix That? US Navy Hovercraft Overhaul
Mike joins the Assault Craft Unit 5, the U.S. Navy's team for Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs); LCACs carry heavy vehicles and troops onto beaches; Mike helps fly & fix an overhauled LCAC during a U.S. Marines beach assault training mission.
How Did They Build That? Viaducts & Hotels
A towering bridge in France; upside-down hotel in China; Italy's forest into the sky.
Untold Arctic Wars Frozen Hell New
How Did They Fix That? US Navy Hovercraft Overhaul
Mike joins the Assault Craft Unit 5, the U.S. Navy's team for Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs); LCACs carry heavy vehicles and troops onto beaches; Mike helps fly & fix an overhauled LCAC during a U.S. Marines beach assault training mission.
How Did They Build That? Viaducts & Hotels
A towering bridge in France; upside-down hotel in China; Italy's forest into the sky.
Untold Arctic Wars Frozen Hell
Mysteries From Above Mysterious Monuments
Traipsing along ancient pathways criss-crossing Easter Island; finding gigantic designs carved into Asia's Eastern Steppe; ascending a tall pyramid rising from Antarctica's icy landscape.
Legends of the Pharaohs Egypt's First Pyramid
The story of the construction of ancient Egypt's first pyramid, built 4,700 years ago to help the Pharaoh Djoser achieve immortality.
Ice Airport Alaska Whiskey and Water
A crisis in a remote Alaskan village, a grounded cargo 737 and alcohol smugglers keep the pilots and crews busy.
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude Which Way Is Up
STOL drag racers face off in their annual competition. Legendary pilot Patty Wagstaff teaches two students what to do when things go wrong. Archer aviation hopes to change how we move as they work to get their EVTOL Aircraft into the sky.