Wars Flashcards
1
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Battle of Passchendaele : October 1917
A
- war against the German empire
- took place on the Western Front for control of the ridges south and east of the Belgian city of Ypres in West Flanders
- no winner
2
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Battle of Ypres : April 1915
A
Belgian, British and French troops were outnumbered by the Germans which were trying to get the English Channel. The Allies won after 34 days
3
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Battle of Somme : July 1916
A
- two year trench warfare -allies were trying to break through the German lines on the Western Front
- the battle lasted for months
- British won
- over 1 million casualties
- the bloodiest war in history
4
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Battle of Vimy Ridge : April 1917
A
- military engagement fought as part of the battle of Arras in France.
- one of the biggest events in Canada because it was a huge victory
