Beaumont-Hamel
When did the Newfoundland Regiment fight in the Battle of Somme at Beaumont-Hamel?
July 1st, 1916
How many Newfoundlanders fought with the Newfoundland Regiment?
6 240
What is pride and loyalty towards Great Britain called?
Patriotism
What was Great Britain reffered to as?
Mother Country
In what year did WWI break out
1914
What is the open ground between two opposing armies called?
No Man's Land
Wen was the Newfoundland Regiment created?
1914
Name one of the three reasons people enlisted.
For the adventure, source of employment, and pride and loyalty to Great Britain
What countries was Britain fighting AGAINST?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
When did WWI end?
11:00 am, November 11th, 1918
What holiday happens to fall on the day of the Battle of Somme at Beaumont-Hamel?
Canada Day
Where can you find the original copy of the Book of Remembrance?
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Who was known as the "best sniper in the British army"?
John Shiwak
What was WWI also known as?
The Great War
What does WPA stand for?
Women's Patriotic Association
How many of the 801 soilders who advanced during the Battle of Somme were killed by evening?
233 soilders
How many branches of services were avalible for Newfoundlander's to join?
6 (Royal Naval Reserve, Newfoundland Regiment, Volunteer Aid Detachment, Forestry Corps, Merchant Marine, Canadian and Other Allied Forces)
What is information used to promote a political cause or point of view that was employed by both sides during WWI called?
Propaganda
What countries did Britain fight WITH?
France and Russia
When did the United States join WWI?
1917
When did the Beaumont-Hamel Memorial Park open in France?
June 27th, 1925
The Newfoundland Regiment earned what title after distinguishing itself in France?
Royal
Who lied about his age to be eligible to fight with the Newfoundland Regiment?
Tommy Ricketts
People were eager to fight for Great Britain because they felt that their _______ and _________ _________ was at stake.
security and democratic government
Who invented the first gas mask?
Cluny McPherson