1. Canadian Soldiers in Battle
Lesson 3

2. Definition Casualties
The total number of soldiers killed or wounded in a battle

3. Jigsaw activity Get in groups of three
Assign each group member a number (1-2-3)
Break into larger expert groups (all 1’s together, all 2’s together, all 3’s together)
Use p of the textbook to Complete TLS Worksheet 1.1.6: Canadian Soldiers in Battle
1’s become experts in the 2nd Battle of Ypres
2’s become experts in the Battle of the Somme
3’s become experts in the Battle of Vimy Ridge

4. 2nd Battle of Ypres

5. 2nd Battle of Ypres Location and Date
April 22, near Ypres, Belgium
Specific Goals
Fill the gap in the lines caused by the use of poison gas, and stop the German advance
Combatants
French Colonials, Canadians, British, Germans

6. 2nd Battle of Ypres Battle Details First use of poison gas in war.
First major battle for Canadian troops
Results
Germans were stopped, but not pushed back
About 6000 Canadians died
Consequences
Stalemate reached again
Canadians proved they were battle worthy

7. Battle of the Somme Colour the Somme rive blue
Highlight the Allies lines on July 1st in Red
Highlight the German Line on November 20th in Green
Shade the area in side these lines a light yellow

8. Battle of the Somme Location and Date
July 1, 1916 – near the Somme river in France
Specific Goals
Relieve pressure on the city of Verdun, France by pulling Germans from the attack there to defend the Somme
Combatants
Canadians, British, Germans

9. Battle of the Somme Battle Details
German defenses were not destroyed in the initial barrage
Outdated tactics cost hundreds of thousands of lives
Results
Germans pushed back, 525 sq/km were gained
Canadians fought. More than Canadians died Allies killed in 5 months
Consequences
Stalemate reached again, Canadian soldiers showed they could endure a long battle.
New tactics were initiated

10. Battle of the Somme War Horse – Calvary Charge (49:37-1:00:23)

11. Battle of Vimy Ridge

12. Battle of Vimy Ridge Location and Date April 9, 1917– Northern France
Specific Goals
Capture the German position at the top of the ridge
Combatants
Canadians, British, French, Germans

13. Battle of Vimy Ridge Battle Details Strong German defenses
British and French unable to take the ridge in weeks of battle
First time Canadians fought as all Canadian units
Soldiers well informed and trained
Creeping barrage was used.
Results
Canadians took the ridge in three days

14. Battle of Vimy Ridge Consequences Gave the Allies hope for victory
Proved Canadians could handle battle on their own
Viewed as a turning point in the history of Canada as a Nation

15. Show You Know Question #2 p. 17
Answer in your notes
Which battle – the 2nd Battle of Ypres, the Battle of the Somme, or the Battle of Vimy Ridge – do you think had the most lasting effect on Canada? Explain your choice
This question is open-ended and there is no wrong answer as long as your responses are well- thought-out and justified.

16. Building Block - Timeline
Reminder of the building block for this theme (the timeline). You may wish to check your criteria and decide whether you wish to add any of the events the class has discussed to your draft timeline.
Due at the start of class on Tuesday February 21
You may also wish to add point-form notes to your learning summary pages