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First World War
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Canada enters the War
Canada enters the war when Britain declares war on Germany -
Second battle of Ypres
The French troops left of the Canadians brigades in the frontline were gassed, leaving the Canadian troops exposed and were eventually pushed back -
Festubert
After a ailed French attack, the Canadian brigade launched serveral frontal assaults they were unsucessful because the Germans had the terrain, frepower and position. -
St.Eloi
Canadian forces relieved british Troops. There was a lot of confusion between the commanders and the position of their troops. -
Mount Sorrel
The 3rd Canadian Division was bombarded by Germans in the Ypres Salient. The Canadians suffered some losses but ended up pushing back the Germans. -
Somme and Beaumont-Hamel
These battles grind on for over four and a half months, over 24,000 Canadian casulties before the battles end in November. -
Courcelette
The Canadians used artillery barrage techniques, tanks, and careful infantry attacks on the ruined village of Courcelette. Despite thousands of casualties it was a victory. -
Vimy Ridge
Thhe first time all four Canadian divisions joined in battle. This victory was considered a significant event in Canada establishing full independence from Britain. -
Hill 70
The Canadian Corps attacked the strategic position of Hill 70 outside the city of lens to help relieve Allied troops fighting in Passchendaele in Flanders. -
Passchendaele
All four Canadian Corps order to Passchendaele front. Despite many challengegs they took the ridge -
Cambrai
Canadian Cavalry Brigade and the Newfoundland Regiment fought with the British. After the battle the Newfoundland Regiment was given the title "Royal" the only one with this honor during the war. -
Arras and the Canal du Nord
One of the most impressive and costly battles of the Canadian Corps during the war. Over 11,000 Canadian casualties. -
Mons
Canadians capture the Belgian city of Mons on the last day of the war.
