Dates
How many days did the Battle of Amines last, from what day to what day?
August 8 to August 11 or 12, 1918
Where is the battleground of Amines located?
France, Amines
Why were the Canadian Corps moved to the Amines front?
To conceal the attack that was to take place.
How many Germans surrendered in the Battle of Amines
30,000 Germans surrenderd
What time did the first offensive attack from the Allied forces occur? What happened on August 8?
4:20 am, a surprise attack by the Allied forces, an open bombardment which caught the German army off guard.
What was the saying that was added to the soldiers of the Allied forces' service and pay book to solidify secrecy?
"Keep Your Mouth Shut"
Where was the divisionary force sent that led the German army to think the offensive would begin there?
The divisionary force was sent to Flanders.
What day was labelled Black Day for the German Army, who coined the saying, and why?
August 8, the day was termed by Erich Ludendorff due to the shattering morale of the German Army with thousands surrendering.
Who were the Allied forces trying to push out of France, and why?
Germany to protect the Paris- Amines railway as well as Push away the German troops stationed at Some and Avre.
How many Decorations and Victoria Cross awards were received by the Canadian Corps?
3,000 decorations, which included 10 Victoria Cross Awards.
RAF Handley Page bombers flew low over the German lines to drown out the noise on what day? Bonus if you say what RAF stands for.
August 7 1918
RAF stands for Britain's Royal Air Force
How did the Allied forces trick the Germans?
They appeared to weaken their front line, so the Germans did not expect an assault.
What date did the final Canadian Units arrive?
August 7 1918
What day did Marshal Fininand Foch send the order to the Allied armies to begin the attack?
July 28 1918
What event occured before the Battle of Amines which hevily effected the German Army and how?
The influenza pandemic starting from late 1917 reaching into 1918, it foreced a large number of the troops to be removed from duty all together. Germans could not afford to lose the troops nor replace them.
Who was Lieutenant Jean Brillant, and why is he important?
A 28-year-old from Quebec who rushed ahead of one mop-up operation to capture a German machine-gun post. He was wounded, but the very next day led two platoons to capture 15 more machine guns and 150 prisoners. One of the recipients of the Victoria Cross.