1. Canadians in Battle
Ypres
The Somme

7. Organization of Note When and Where The Goal/Objective
What is the Battle known for?
Evidence of Canadian Bravery/Skill
Number of Casualties

8. YPRES

9. YPRES
When and Where
Ypres, Belgium – April 22, 1915 (second battle), 4 days long

10. YPRES The Goal/Main Objective
To help hold 3.5 km of the front line during German attack

11. YPRES What is the battle known for?
Was the first poison gas attack in history.
Chlorine gas was used

12. YPRES Evidence of Bravery/Skill of Canadians
Canadian were the only troops able to hold their position
A Canadian medical officer came up with solution for gas – urine on cloth
They stalled the German advance, winning high praise for their courage

13. YPRES
Number of Canadian Casualties
More than 6000

14. Battle of the SOMME

15. Battle of the Somme When and Where
The Somme, France – fought from July 1 to November 18, 1916 (5 months)

16. Battle of the Somme The Goal/Main Objective
For Britain to relieve pressures on French at Verdun, use forces at the Somme so Germans would have to fight in two places.
To bombard German lines for 5 days straight to knock out defenses.

17. Battle of the Somme What is the battle known for?
Going “over the top”, climbing out of trenches to advance on enemy
Plans gone wrong = largest single day of casualties ever
First use of tanks

18. Battle of the Somme Evidence of Bravery/Skill of Canadians
Canadian corps fought as part of the British forces, under General Haig
Heroism marked Canadians as “storm troopers”, often brought in to lead attacks
Newfoundland regiment joined British on the first day, suffered major losses

19. Battle of the Somme Number of Canadian Casualties
On first day, British and Canadian
total Canadians
90% of the Newfoundland Regiment was killed or wounded in 30 minutes