2nd Battle of Ypes
Why was the second Battle of Ypes memorable?
1. This was Canada’s first significant engagement
2. It was the introduction of chemical warfare (mustard gas)
Where was the battle of the Somme located?
The Somme region of northern France
What tactic was created during this battle?
Creeping Barrage
What was built during this battle to protect men managing Machine Guns?
They built Concrete bunkers for machine guns
How many Ibs of meat did the government suggest families of five to eat?
Families of five should only consume 10 lbs of meat
What were the Canadian casualties of the 2nd Battle of Ypes?
6035 Canadian casualties in 48 hours and more than 2000 Canadians died
What is Canada's legacy from the battle of the Somme?
After this battle Canada began to take ownership of our own leadership
How many casualties did Canada suffer?
We suffered 3,500 casualties
What was the conditions during the war?
-Constant shelling
-Heavy rains
-No man’s land turned into muddy swamp
What happened to candy during war time?
Candy was limited because of what they were made of. So people found it unpatriotic to buy or use candy.
Who had the high ground during the 2nd Battle of Ypes?
The Germans held the high ground on a bulge in front of the City of Ypres in Belgium.
What Canadian regiment fought in this battle?
The Newfoundland Regiment, fighting with the 29th British Division. Their were many casualties.
How did this battle change Canada's reputation?
Because Canada fought and won together it was said that this was the “Birth of a Nation”
How many casualties did the Canadian forces face?
It was estimated around 16,000 Canadians killed or wounded
What did the government tell women to do?
They told women to shame men into sending them to war.
How many cylinders of gas did the Germans release during the battle?
the Germans released 5700 cylinders of chlorine gas. The green chlorine gas was heavier than air and sank into the trenches forcing soldiers out.
How many soldiers were killed form the 28th battalion from Ottawa?
118 soldiers killed in action with the 38th Battalion
How much did the government spend to fix the Vimy Ridge memorial?
It was a $30 million project funded by the federal government.
What was the legacy of this war?
Allies pushed back Germans signifying the end of the Great War.
What propaganda on Posters was used to send men to war?
They would show men fighting heroically even though that was far from the truth of what occurred during the battles.
What Canadians won honours for this battle?
Four Canadians won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Ypres in 1915: Edward Donald Bellew, Frederick Fisher, Frederick William Hall, and Francis Alexander Scrimger.
The British used tanks for the first time during the Battle of the Somme on 15 September 1916.
What was the major general that lead the Canadian forces?
One unit was under Major-General Arthur Currie
What was the total Canadian deaths totalled after this battle?
Total Canadian military deaths: 60,400
What were war bonds?
War bonds were money the government asked for that they would return to with a 10% interest.