Second Battle Of Ypres Flashcards
Where did the Second Battle of Ypres take place?
Ypres, Belgium
When did the Second Battle of Ypres occur?
April 22 to May 25, 1915
True or False: The Second Battle of Ypres was the first major battle in which poison gas was used.
True
Which countries were primarily involved in the Second Battle of Ypres?
The Allies (mainly British Empire forces) and the German Empire
Fill in the blank: The Second Battle of Ypres was part of which larger conflict?
World War I
What was a significant outcome of the Second Battle of Ypres?
It marked the first large-scale use of chemical weapons in warfare.
Multiple choice: Which gas was first used by the Germans at the Second Battle of Ypres? A) Chlorine B) Mustard C) Phosgene
A) Chlorine
What was the primary defensive strategy used by the Allies during the battle?
Holding the line and using trenches
True or False: The Second Battle of Ypres was a decisive victory for the Allies.
False
What was the estimated number of casualties for the British forces during the Second Battle of Ypres?
Approximately 70,000
Which Canadian units fought in the Second Battle of Ypres?
The 1st Canadian Division
What was the strategic importance of Ypres during World War I?
It was a key point for the Allies to hold the line against German advances.
Multiple choice: How long did the Second Battle of Ypres last? A) 1 month B) 2 weeks C) 6 weeks
C) 6 weeks
What did the Canadian troops lack?
They lacked enough training since they were called to take place of France.
What did the gases used look like, and how they used to spread?
Chlorine- Yellowish green in colour, no specific odor
Mustard- no colour, mustard odor
Phosegen- colourless, pale yellow are room temperature.
They used to get carried by the wind to the allies side.
What significant event occurred involving French troops during the Second Battle of Ypres?
French troops were subjected to a gas attack, which led to significant casualties and a retreat.
Who covered for the French troops after their retreat during the Second Battle of Ypres?
Canadian troops covered for the French troops during the battle.
Fill in the blank: The Second Battle of Ypres took place in the year _____ .
1915
What was one major consequence of the gas attacks on French troops during the Second Battle of Ypres?
The morale of the French troops was severely impacted, leading to a loss of confidence and increased casualties.
What happened on April 24th, 1915?
Germany released another gas attack towards the Canadians.
Who won the battle?
The allies won the battle and Canadian earned a name of as tough unyielding soldiers
Who wrote the poem in Flanders field?
John Mccrae wrote the poem in Flanders Field.
Where was Flanders?
Belgium and France
