Battles Flashcards
who was involved in the second battle of Ypres?
United Kingdom (Canada, India), France (Algeria, Morocco), Belgium German Empire
when was the second battle of Ypres?
April 22 - May 25, 1915
where was the second battle of Ypres?
Ypres (now leper), West Flanders, Belgium
why did the second battle of Ypres happen?
Germany surprised the enemy with a wave of chlorine gas instead of German troops
what happened in the second battle of Ypres?
first use of poison gas (by Germans)
Germans failed to use advantage (not ready)
second gas attack (urine used to filter it)
Flanders Field poem created by John MacCrae
how did the second battle of Ypres happen?
German launched first and only defensive
fight to gain land (stalemate)
how is the second battle of Ypres significant to Canada?
Canadians praised for courage and tenacity - reputation grew as war continued casualties were high first major involvement in ww1 famous poem "In Flanders Field" created
who were involved in the battle of Vimy Ridge?
United Kingdom (Canada) - 4 divisions German Empire
when was the battle of Vimy Ridge?
April 9-12, 1917
where was the battle of Vimy Ridge?
Western Front, in Northern France
Vimy, Pas-de-Calais, France
why did the battle of Vimy Ridge happen?
to capture the ridge which gave the enemy a clear view of the battlefield below (perfect place to launch attack)
what happened in the battle of Vimy Ridge?
Canadian troops captured Vimy Ridge from Germans
First total Canadian victory
Canadians launched a creeping artillery barrage
Germans fought back with machine guns
2 days later captures the pimple - another important hill
how did the battle of Vimy Ridge happen?
Canadians snuck up the ridge (surprise attack)
how was the battle of Vimy Ridge significant for Canada?
good military reputation
first time all Canadian divisions attacked
big step in growth of Canadian pride and nationalism
