MAJOR BATTLES IN WW! Flashcards
Why was the 2nd Battle of Ypres not a fair fight?
The 2nd Battle of Ypres was not a fair fight because the Germans used poisonous gas, specifically chlorine gas, which was a new and deadly weapon at the time. The Canadian soldiers were not prepared for this form of warfare, and many of them did not have gas masks.
What position did Canadian Forces occupy?
The Canadian Forces occupied positions in the center of a salient (a bulge in the front line) around the ancient Belgian town of Ypres. They were flanked by French Algerian troops on their left and British soldiers on their right.
On April 22nd, what did German forces do?
On April 22nd, German forces released 160 tons of chlorine gas from more than 5,000 canisters, creating a cloud of yellow-green gas that drifted towards the Allied trenches.
How did Canadian Forces react to the exposure of Chlorine gas?
urvived by using urine-soaked cloths to cover their mouths and then returned to face the enemy once the gas had passed.
Why was this battle considered a ‘bloodbath
The Battle of 2nd Ypres was considered a ‘bloodbath’ because it resulted in heavy casualties among the 1st Canadian Division. More than 6,700 Canadian soldiers were killed, maimed, or captured.
