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The Ross Rifle was a weapon that Canada invented to use in the war. All Canadian soldiers were equipped with this weapon. However, there was a major flaw with this weapon. If any mud would get on the gun, the gun would jam and wouldn’t work. “Ross Rifle.” Ross Rifle | The Canadian Encyclopedia, thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ross-rifle.
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In 1914 when Britain went to war, Canada was also automatically entered into the war. However Candian troops were not fit for the war yet and had to train 1 year before being deployed at the front lines in 1915. At first, they only had 3,110 men but ended up with 32,000 men at the training grounds.
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Sir Arthur Currie was one of the most important generals for Canada in WW1. He had helped lead many attacks to help Canada secure victories in many different battles. He won many medals and awards for his leadership, courage and bravery. “Generals - Sir Arthur Currie.” Canada and the First World War, www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/people/generals/sir-arthur-currie/.
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The battle of Ypres was a big battle for Canada. It was the first major battle that Canadian troops fought in the war. This battle helped Canadian troops know what it is like to be in the war and the different events that they are going to have to go through. They are wearing gas masks on their faces due to the use of chlorine gas. “Canada and the Second Battle of Ypres.” The Canadian Encyclopedia, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/battle-of-ypres.
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The battle of Somme was the most brutal and deadly battle of WW1. Canadians faced months of brutal conditions from the summer to fall. The Canadians held many trenches at the front lines and also they were praised for their great courage and accomplishments. “The Canadian Corps and the Battle of the Somme.” Veterans, www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/battles-and-stages/battle-of-the-somme.
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The battle of Vimy Ridge was a huge battle for Canada as not only did they win the battle which was a huge battle in the war, but this battle helped Canada gain their independence from Britain. Although this battle was a success Canada ended with 10,602 casualties. “The Battle of Vimy Ridge.” The Battle of Vimy Ridge | Canadian War Museum, www.warmuseum.ca/the-battle-of-vimy-ridge/.
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This battle was one of the most costly for Canada as it had around 16,000 casualties. Canadians helped to capture a ridge that secured the victory in the battle however the Canadians had lost many troops in this deadly battle. This battle was very deadly as this war was fought in horrible conditions and there were 275,000 casualties. “Land Battles - Passchendaele.” Canada and the First World War, www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/battles-and-fighting/land-battles/passchendaele/.
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The Halifax Harbour Explosion was a huge event. A boat that was carrying many explosives and gas needed for the war exploded and crashed into another boat causing them to lose many much-needed explosives that could help in the war. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Halifax Explosion.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2 Dec. 2019, www.britannica.com/event/Halifax-explosion.
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Canadian pilots played a big role in the air battles in WW1. More than 22,000 Canadian airmen served with British air forces. Some were pilots fighting and some were mechanics making sure that nothing went wrong with the aircraft. 25% of the Royal air force were Canadian meaning they had a significant role in the war. “Battles and Fighting - Air War.” Canada and the First World War, www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/battles-and-fighting/air-war/.
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Canada’s Hundred Days was Canada’s last 100 days that they fought in the war leading to a victory. The goal of this battle was for Canadian soldiers to attack German weak points. This battle led to many Canadian casualties however this battle was a win for Canada in the end. Canada, Veterans Affairs. “Canada's Hundred Days.” Canada and the First World War - History - Veterans Affairs Canada, 14 Feb. 2019, www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/first-world-war/canada/Canada15.
