Remembrance Day (Nov 11)

A well known poem written by Laurence Binyon to commemorate Remembrance Day

Accompanied by images from the First World War, Leonard Cohen recites the poem "In Flanders Fields", written by John McCrae.

This slideshow provides a biography of the life and achievements of John McCrae, the author of "In Flanders Fields".

This feature documentary profiles Canadian doctor and poet John McCrae. This film creates a portrait of McCrae through his wartime years and the creation of his poem "In Flanders Fields".

"In Flanders Fields" was written by a Canadian, John McCrae, a doctor and teacher, who served in both the South African War and the First World War.