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Battle of the Somme

by | Jul 4, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized

Few words conjure the futility and the staggering losses of the First World War like the Somme. In the summer of 1916, the British launched a major offensive against German lines. The battle lasted five months, killed or wounded approximately 1.2 million men, and...

Battle of Mont Sorrel

by | Jul 4, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized

Mount Sorrel was the objective of an important battle between Canadian and German soldiers in the First World War. Thousands of Canadians were killed and wounded in the fighting, from 2 to 13 June 1916, for this strategic hill in the Ypres Salient in Belgium. 2 June...

Battle of St Eloi Craters

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized

The Battle of St. Eloi Craters was fought from 27 March to 16 April 1916 during the First World War. The attack over the soggy terrain of Belgium was the first major engagement for the 2nd Canadian Division. It was a disaster for Canada and its Allies. Mine Warfare By...

Battle of Second Ypres

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized

The first major battle fought by Canadian troops in the First World War took place from 22 April to 25 May 1915, outside the Belgian city of Ypres (now known by its Flemish name, Ieper). The untested Canadians distinguished themselves as a determined fighting force,...