Canadas Involvement
What side won the battle?
The allied side (Britain, France, Canada)
What side lost the battle?
The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey)
What country did the battle take place in?
France
What is another name for the battle of the Somme?
The bloodiest battle in history
What war was the Battle of Somme in?
WW1
How many Canadian Casualties in this battle?
Over 24 000
Where does the term "Central Powers" come from?
How many British Casualties were suffered on the first day?
Over 19 000
What was signed after WW1 in hopes of preventing future European wars?
The Treaty Of Versailles
What month did the Battle of Somme begin
July (1916)
What was the famous Canadian rifle used during this battle?
The Canadians used the Ross Rifle which was a copy of the Lee-Enfield British Rifle
How many German soldiers died during this battle?
Around 450 000
How did the use of tanks effect this battle?
The tanks did almost nothing because they hadn't really been tested and many broke down before making it there
What military tactic was used by Canadian soldiers to solve the issue of trench fighting?
Creeping Barrage
What month did the Battle of Somme end?
November (1916)
Why did Canadian soldiers become involved in this battle?
To support their fellow soldiers in the British Empire and to relieve some pressure.
Who Replaced The German General during the battle?
Paul Von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff
In the 141 days of the battle how far did the British advance?
About 7 miles
What day do Newfoundland and Labrador people gather to honour the soldiers who died at the Somme?
July 1
Why did this battle occur?
The British were attempting to Relieve the French fighting at Verdun and also weaken the German Army
How did this Battle change the fate of Canadian Soldiers?
They were now highly respected as brave warriors who could capture objectives while being shot at
How did the German Army still win in a way?
They learned better defense strategies, new German Generals implemented new plans that re equipped Germany with modern guns and planes
What does the "War Of Attrition" mean?
How many years did it take Germany to pay back the European Countries after WW1
92 years
Why was this ground so important to have?
The Somme was a great vantage point and if this was taken could be a major turning point