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Canada enters WW1
Canada didn’t choose to go to World War 1. They automatically joined the war due to Great Britain declaring entry on August 4, 1914 (Morton). At the time Canada only had an army of 3,110 men (Canada Enters the War). After a few weeks more than 32,000 men enlisted for the Canadian army (Canada Enters the War). -
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Canada and the war front during WWI
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2nd Ypres
The 2nd battle of Ypres took place from April 22, 1915 to May 25, 1915 (Second Ypres). This was Canada’s first battle in the war (Second Ypres). This battle is particularly famous for the chlorine gas which was used by the German army (Second Ypres). -
St Eloi
The Battle of St. Eloi began on March 27, 1916 and ended on April 16, 1916 (Tattrie). This battle was considered a disaster for Canada as Germany took control of the battlefield and forced many Canadians to surrender (Tattrie). -
Mont Sorrel
From June 2-13, 1916 Canada fought in The Battle of Mont Sorrel against the German army (WW1 - Mont Sorrel). The Canadian army had established a victory on the morning of June 13, Germany tried to counter-attack on the 14th but Canada utilized artillery fire to stop them (WW1 - Mont Sorrel). -
Somme
The Battle of the Somme lasted from July 1st, 1916 to November 18th, 1916 (Battle of the Somme). After a long and hard fight, Canada and Britain forced Germany to retreat (Battle of the Somme). There were 24,000 Canadians that were either dead or injured (Battle of the Somme). -
Vimy Ridge
The Canadian army fought in the Battle of Vimy Ridge from April 9-12, 1917 (Cook). This was the first time in the war that all four Canadian divisions fought alongside one another (Cook). The battle ended in a Canadian victory (Cook). -
Passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele was fought from July 31st, 1917 to November 6, 1917 (Roy). 16,000 Canadians were either killed or injured and the battle did nothing to help Canada or the Allies (Roy and Foot). -
Amiens
From August 8-11, 1918 Canada fought in The Battle of Amiens (Battle of Amiens). This was the start of Canada’s Hundred Days. The Battle of Amiens ended in a Canadian victory (Battle of Amiens). -
Canada's Hundred Days
Canada’s Hundred Days took place from August 8th, 1918 to November 11th, 1918 (Canada’s Hundred Days). During the last hundred days, Canada and the Allies forced Germany to retreat and eventually lose the war (Morton). -
Post-War
After the war had ended Canadian soldiers had to remain in Europe (Canada’s Hundred Days). Canadian troops had to wait until 1919 when they could come home (Canada’s Hundred Days).
