BATTLEFIELDS NEWS
WW1 The Canadian Influence
During the First World War Canadian forces played a big part in fighting for our freedom...
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Canadian forces had over 100,000 casualties in battles across Europe during the First World War alone.</p>
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The first Canada's first involvement in the First World War was in the French town of Neuve Chapelle, where they prevented German forces from reinforcing the sector of Neuve Chapelle.</p>
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They also played a big part during the second battle of Ypres, where they were the only division who were able to hold their position while deadly Chlorine gas was deployed upon Allied forces.</p>
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In the battle of Vimy Ridge Canadians fought alongside British forces to take control of German held high ground, a significant vantage point where now a great memorial stands to commemorate the 10,000 Troops who fell.</p>
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The Hundred days offensive had the highest number of Canadian casualties, with 46,000 soldiers who fell during the 100 days in which the bloody battle lasted.</p>
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That's not all Canadian solidiers did during World Wars. Click here to find out about <a href="http://www.abmc.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadian Forces in the Second World War</a>.</p>
