Canada and World War I Battles
Important World War I battles and campaigns in which Canadians fought.
Battle of Ypres 1915
In 1915, the second Battle of Ypres established the reputation of the Canadians as a fighting force as they held their ground against chlorine gas attacks.
In 1915, the second Battle of Ypres established the reputation of the Canadians as a fighting force as they held their ground against chlorine gas attacks.
Battle of Beaumont Hamel
The Battle of Beaumont Hamel on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme was a slaughter for the Allies, and the 1st Newfoundland Regiment was virtually annihilated.
The Battle of Beaumont Hamel on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme was a slaughter for the Allies, and the 1st Newfoundland Regiment was virtually annihilated.
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Massive preparations led up to the successful capture of Vimy Ridge by the Canadian Corps, the first time Canadians fought as a national unit.
Massive preparations led up to the successful capture of Vimy Ridge by the Canadian Corps, the first time Canadians fought as a national unit.
Battle of Passchendaele
Arguments over strategy, heavy rains, and mud marked the controversial three-month battle at Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres.
Arguments over strategy, heavy rains, and mud marked the controversial three-month battle at Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres.
Battle of the Somme
This World War I battle nearly annihilated the Newfoundland Regiment and gave the Canadian Corps a reputation as shock troops. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
This World War I battle nearly annihilated the Newfoundland Regiment and gave the Canadian Corps a reputation as shock troops. From Veterans Affairs Canada.