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ASSINATION OF FRAZ FERDEHNED
The assination of FRAZ FERDEHNED and his wife, were carried out by a serbian loyal group, called 'The Black Hand'. This caused anger amongst the austrian people and was the evntual trigger for world war 1. -
Canada Joins The War
Upon the command of Britian, Canada's forces joined the british colony and the allies in the war effort, which included France, and Russia, and later; The United States -
The First Battle of Ypres
This was the first battle that took place over the strategic stronghold of Ypres, Belgium. This was also the first battle fought in world war one; this was known as the first battle of flanders -
Second Battle of Ypres
The battles lasted from April 22nd, 1915 to May 25, 1915. This battle consisted of attempting to gain control of the town of Ypres in Belgium. The battle resulted in a stallmate between the two sides. -
Battle of Somme
This battle took place between July 1st, 1916 to November 18th, 1916. This battle took place along the Somme River in France, this was also known as the 'Somme Offensive', the Germans retreated 40 miles in. The result was inconlusive. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The battle of vimy ridge consisted of Canadian, British, and German forces with Canada taking the place of French Forces. This battle took place in Nord-Pas-de-Calais in France, and was an allied victory. -
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April 19, 1917
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Canadian troops under the commanding office Aurther Curie and the canadians were successful. There are two statues to symbolize the canadian victory. When visited today people can remember what Canada did for them. -
The Battle of Passchendaele
During this battle, The British, Belgium, French and the German forces were involved. The Battle took place between July 31st and November 6th, 1917. -
Battle of Cambrai
This battle took place from November 20th-December 8th in 1917, in the village of Cambrai, France. While this didn't include the Canadian Forces, it included the forces from Newfoundland and Britain against the German Forces. -
The End of World War 1
The germans forces surrendered to the allied forces, which included Canada. The Germans signed the Treaty of Versailles, taking blame for the entirety. -
Signing of The Treaty of Versailles
The Germans agreed in this signing, to pay the entire damages caused by World War 1. They also take full responsibility and to scrap their army.
