Poison gas was also used at Ypres for the first time. The Germans had used chlorine gas for the first time in this war and it had badly affected Canadians because they were unaware of this new weapon. Canada has won recognition for showing courage and a reputation during the war. “For holding the line amid the gas attacks of the first critical four days of the battle, the Canadians were praised for their courage and tenacity, a reputation that would only grow as the war continued.” (Second Battle of Ypres- The Canadian Encyclopedia). Within very little time, the Canadians had lost a lot of men but through this battle they had gained a reputation as a “formidable fighting force” (Veterans Affair of Canada).
It is by far the finest book I have read, and it continues to impact how I lead. 2. We Were Soldiers Once … and Young by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway Pete Kilner: I read this while at the Infantry Officer Advanced Course. I was struck by how Hal Moore and his commanders knew their Soldiers, by the things Moore did to create a winning culture and by how unpredictable war can be. Another big takeaway was that despite the brutality and emotions of combat, a leader must remain calm, see the big picture, and anticipate the “next steps” for his unit and the enemy.
The men that made up the Marine Corps were some of the toughest and bravest one could ever come across. They were trained for any condition and weather, for example, when 400 enemies, deep behind enemy lines, surrounded them in a -40 degree winter while it was heavily snowing outside at the battle of the Choison Reservoir in WWI. Of course, the Marines came out on top and decimated their adversaries. During the late 1700s and early 1800s, there were not many specific requirements for Marines like there are today, but they at least had to pass an age test, Initial Strength Test, and some form of psychiatric test. Though, if determined, it was not entirely hard to cheat these tests for those who wanted the path of glory and honor earlier than allowed.
As Verdun was a symbol of life for France, it's fall became a moral necessity for the prestige of the German Army. By Christmas, when the battle finally ended, Casualties totalled 680 000, of whom some quarter of a million were killed. The Battle of the Somme was not a one day affair, and the fighting continued, notably with a largely successful dawn attack by the British on July fourteenth, through the summer months. In late August 1916, the “Byng Boys” moved from the muddy fields of Flanders to the Somme, where they took over a section of the front line west of the village of Courcelette. They ran into heavy fighting and suffered some 2 600 casualties before the full scale offensive even got
He gained this by being the first American combatant to make it to the top of the castle walls and by recovering his unit’s colors for the injured James Longstreet. By the end of the Mexican-American War, he was reassigned to the 9th Infantry, and by 1849 he was promoted to first lieutenant. This U.S. victory was the only triumph that Pickett would ever know. The assault that Pickett is best known for is Pickett’s Charge. This battle occurred on July 3, 1863, and it only lasted forty-five minutes.
The plan for the Battle of the Somme was to assemble a huge new army of soldiers. The men and supplies would be stockpiled in the reserve trenches. German trenches would be bombarded solidly for 7 days. The British fired over 1,500,000 shells at the German lines, which should have destroyed the German dug-outs (which were 9 metres deep), tear up their barbed wire and kill most of the Germans. Also 10 mines would be dug under the German strong points.
Canada showed how independent of a country it is during WWI, after WWI, during WWII, and after WWII which was the post war. World War I was the main key source that caused Canada to grow drastically and be more independent than ever before. Canada’s soldiers made huge contributions and turned out to be a successful fighting force in the whole war. They went from being totally disrespected and deemed weak to gaining great respect and becoming the allies. They were thrown into the front of the most important and most difficult battles, and were clearly discerned from other British and Commonwealth troops
Canada More Than A Country, A Family While many young men were losing their lives in the brutal bloodbath of world war , The Canadian home front geared up to support the war effort by supplying food, weapons and any other equipment resulting in the ultimate victory in 1945. During world war two, life back at home was very difficult and much different from what it was like before the war. Women were taking on the roles of men in local factories and any other work places. Propaganda was used everywhere trying to persuade men to join the war. Canadians were working together to provide sustainable food for the soldiers.
Opinion paper World Issues Should Canadian soldiers/peacekeepers stay and help Afghanistan or should they pull out? Afghanistan is going through a lot with war and I personally think that Canada should stay. The Canadian peacekeepers have been though so much but as leaders and role models they been doping their very best, just to support Afghanistan government. Canadian soldiers have tried so hard to make the lifestyle there easier. They try to make it so that kids, adults and families are able to carry on with their lives as if there isn’t anything going on.
General The Honourable Andrew George Latta McNaughton, PC, CH, CB, CMG, DSO, CD The EME Branch’s first Colonel Commandant and a Loyal Artilleryman of Canada. General McNaughton has to be the greatest Canadian gunner to rise the ranks of the Canadian Army. However he was an EME and he was a great EME who never forgot about his Artillery. One of the many innovations brought to the artillery by General McNaughton was the importance of counter battery. He practically invented the flash to bang means of locating artillery, now taught to every soldier as basic training.