War Statistics
Vimy Ridge
Important Dates
People
End of the War
100
How many French soldiers enlisted in the first world war?
8.6 million
100
What country is remembered for their efforts at Vimy Ridge in WW1?
Canada
100
When did the war end?
November 11th, 1918
100
Canadian leader who was knighted after the battle of Vimy Ridge
Arthur Currie
100
This failed which gave the Germans very little hope
Schlieffen plan
200
How many French soldiers were wounded in WW1?
4.25 million
200
What was the name of the General of Canada at the battle of Vimy Ridge?
Arthur Currie
200
When did Kaiser Wilhelm resign?
November 9th, 1918
200
Who came up with the Schlieffen plan?
Alfred Von Schlieffen
200
Why was Russia forced to exit the war and what country replaced them?
Russian revolution and USA
300
How many Canadian soldiers were killed at the battle of Vimy Ridge?
3598
300
When did the battle of Vimy Ridge start?
April 9th, 1917
300
When did the battle of Vimy Ridge end?
April 12th, 1917
300
Who was the leader of Germany during WW1?
Kaiser Wilhelm
300
After this was signed the war ended
Armistice
400
How many total people were killed in WW1?
37 million
400
What award did General Arthur Currie receive after the victory at Vimy?
The Victoria Cross
400
When did the USA join WW1?
April 6th, 1917
400
The assassination of this person is seen as the start of the first world war
Franz Ferdinand
400
Why did Kaiser Wilhelm resign as Emperor?
Germany was showing signs of losing the war
500
How many French soldiers died on average per day?
893
500
This was a huge part of Canada's success at Vimy and it was one of the first uses of this technology
Air reconnaissance
500
When did the war start?
July 28th, 1914
500
Who discovered that urine can protect soldiers from chlorine gas?
J.B.S Haldene
500
What country were German troops pushed back into?
Germany
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