Our Shared Sacrifice – Trailer (EN)

Our Shared Sacrifice is an educational documentary that explores the shared wartime experience of Canada and the soldiers of the British Indian Empire—from present-day Pakistan and India—during the First World War. The film highlights how these forces fought side by side in the early, decisive months of the conflict, helping to halt the German advance on the Western Front and forging bonds that transcended culture, faith, and geography.

Grounded in historical research, archival source analysis, and structured narration, the trailer introduces overlooked stories of service and sacrifice and places them within the broader context of Allied operations on the Western Front.

This AI-assisted version was researched, scripted, and assembled by Daniyal Elahi, Warrant Officer, 337 Queen’s York Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadets. Daniyal Elahi also developed youth-focused educational adaptations to support public history dissemination and engagement. Harris Elahi provided research support and contributed to the broader educational and outreach initiative.

This trailer presents a cross-generational public history project aimed at making shared history accessible and highlighting the enduring legacy of unity and sacrifice across nations.