Canada's Remarkable War Efforts In WW1 The Last 100 Days Timeline
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Date: 2022-07-19
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nicholas
At Vimy, the Germans were battered and starving by the time the Canadians went in, and the situations facing the undoubtedly-superb Canadians was entirely different to that which had faced the British and French, but I know this will not feature in such a documentary. The preliminary phase of the Canadian Corps artillery bombardment began on 20 March 1917, with a systematic two-week bombardment of German batteries, trenches and strong points with 1. 9 million shells available including the new No. 106 instantaneous fuse which successfully cut down wire defences. Only half of the artillery fired at once and the intensity of the barrage was varied to confuse the Germans about Canadian intentions. Phase two lasted the week beginning 2 April 1917 and employed all of the guns supporting the Canadian Corps, massing the equivalent of a heavy gun for every 18 m (20 yd) and a field gun for every 9. 1 m (10 yd. The German soldiers came to refer to the week before the attack as the week of suffering. 83% of their defensive gun positions were eradicated (176 out of 213. In the German account, their trenches and defensive works were almost completely demolished. The health and morale of the German troops suffered from the stress of remaining at the ready for eleven straight days under extremely heavy artillery bombardment. Compounding German difficulties was the inability of ration parties to bring food supplies to the front lines. General Currie was very much admired by British High Command, less so back home in Canada. The problem with such documentaries is that they are unbalanced and disproportionate, just as many British documentaries were.
No one is denying the bravery or excellence of Currie-led Canadians, but some perspective and reality is required in response to the claims made.
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At Vimy, the Germans were battered and starving by the time the Canadians went in, and the situations facing the undoubtedly-superb Canadians was entirely different to that which had faced the British and French, but I know this will not feature in such a documentary. The preliminary phase of the Canadian Corps artillery bombardment began on 20 March 1917, with a systematic two-week bombardment of German batteries, trenches and strong points with 1. 9 million shells available including the new No. 106 instantaneous fuse which successfully cut down wire defences. Only half of the artillery fired at once and the intensity of the barrage was varied to confuse the Germans about Canadian intentions. Phase two lasted the week beginning 2 April 1917 and employed all of the guns supporting the Canadian Corps, massing the equivalent of a heavy gun for every 18 m (20 yd) and a field gun for every 9. 1 m (10 yd. The German soldiers came to refer to the week before the attack as the week of suffering. 83% of their defensive gun positions were eradicated (176 out of 213. In the German account, their trenches and defensive works were almost completely demolished. The health and morale of the German troops suffered from the stress of remaining at the ready for eleven straight days under extremely heavy artillery bombardment. Compounding German difficulties was the inability of ration parties to bring food supplies to the front lines. General Currie was very much admired by British High Command, less so back home in Canada. The problem with such documentaries is that they are unbalanced and disproportionate, just as many British documentaries were.
No one is denying the bravery or excellence of Currie-led Canadians, but some perspective and reality is required in response to the claims made.
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Go
My grandfather served in WWl. Wounded 3 times, gassed twice. He never talked about it much, very little. And of course today I'd like to ask him a little bit. Maybe just as well, as I believe that he suffered from PTSD. Not said they said people suffered from PTSD back then but I'd bet it ran rampant, sadly. His generation may not be the same as those in WWll but they were very special. There all gone now. But thanks so much for there sacrifice. He came back and was very prosperous till he went home just before his 93rd birthday. Hurts my heart now that I'm older and see what they went through. Don't know what they went through or know how they felt, but can understand that to talk about it would hurt there souls.
PS: Thank you also to the nursing sisters!
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My grandfather served in WWl. Wounded 3 times, gassed twice. He never talked about it much, very little. And of course today I'd like to ask him a little bit. Maybe just as well, as I believe that he suffered from PTSD. Not said they said people suffered from PTSD back then but I'd bet it ran rampant, sadly. His generation may not be the same as those in WWll but they were very special. There all gone now. But thanks so much for there sacrifice. He came back and was very prosperous till he went home just before his 93rd birthday. Hurts my heart now that I'm older and see what they went through. Don't know what they went through or know how they felt, but can understand that to talk about it would hurt there souls.
PS: Thank you also to the nursing sisters!
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dogmatix
Yes. None of us can comprehend things that we did not witness. All we can do is pass on the memories of our observations of those that were in these things. These will be the histories that keep our sons from killing each other because they are bored and in need of excitement.
I will pass on my dads memories of being a child and watching his grandfather eat durring in the late/morning hours, steak or whatever food he wanted because he starved in the trenches and swore he would always eat whenever he was Hungary. Or how he laboured in his breathing, while walking on a sidewalk with a very low angle. His chest heaving due to his damaged lungs, an experience from being gassed in 1915.
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Yes. None of us can comprehend things that we did not witness. All we can do is pass on the memories of our observations of those that were in these things. These will be the histories that keep our sons from killing each other because they are bored and in need of excitement.
I will pass on my dads memories of being a child and watching his grandfather eat durring in the late/morning hours, steak or whatever food he wanted because he starved in the trenches and swore he would always eat whenever he was Hungary. Or how he laboured in his breathing, while walking on a sidewalk with a very low angle. His chest heaving due to his damaged lungs, an experience from being gassed in 1915.
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C.
World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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C.
World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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C.
World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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C.
World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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World War I was a war between European imperialist powers. Especially France and Germany wanted to take each other's land, after Africa, Asia and Oceania had already entirely been colonized by European countries. Most of all, the war was about the conquest of land with coal deposits that could be exploited. (E. g. in Lorraine and the German Ruhr area, there were immense coal deposits)
Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders had no interests of their own in that matter. They got involved in the war for the only reason that their countries were so-called dominions of the British Empire. So they were pushed to fight and die in a European war that was not theirs.
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possumGFX
A terrible picture presented itself to me. A French and a German soldier on their knees were leaning against each other. They had pierced each other with the bayonet and had dropped like this to the ground. Courage, heroism, does it really exist? I am about to doubt it, since I haven't seen anything else than fear, anxiety, and despair in every face during the battle. There was nothing at all like courage, bravery, or the like. In reality, there is nothing else than texting discipline and coercion propelling the soldiers forward Dominik Richert, German Army, 1914.
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A terrible picture presented itself to me. A French and a German soldier on their knees were leaning against each other. They had pierced each other with the bayonet and had dropped like this to the ground. Courage, heroism, does it really exist? I am about to doubt it, since I haven't seen anything else than fear, anxiety, and despair in every face during the battle. There was nothing at all like courage, bravery, or the like. In reality, there is nothing else than texting discipline and coercion propelling the soldiers forward Dominik Richert, German Army, 1914.
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MrLoobu
As a young Canadian myself I hate war and the fact we still do it and threaten it all over the world. That said I have studied WW1 and others since childhood with the aim of understanding how, and the heroism of those who tried to stop it. A switch is flipped if war does happen, that anger at injustice has a direction, and like my ancestors I know I would fight and die in foreign fields to prove the same point. Many of the lessons from the war itself are forgotten, but those brave men themselves live on in our hearts.
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As a young Canadian myself I hate war and the fact we still do it and threaten it all over the world. That said I have studied WW1 and others since childhood with the aim of understanding how, and the heroism of those who tried to stop it. A switch is flipped if war does happen, that anger at injustice has a direction, and like my ancestors I know I would fight and die in foreign fields to prove the same point. Many of the lessons from the war itself are forgotten, but those brave men themselves live on in our hearts.
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Graham
Even as a small boy in the Battle of Britain and the London blitz, it was a wonderful comfort to know that Britain had real dependable allies who were more than just helping they were there alongside all of us, friends alongside to the end. Much strength was drawn from this. We saw them everywhere in their uniforms, and even the food that appeared on the Table came from Canada. What more can you say? We were, i am sure all in awe that they unhesitatingly came to Britain's aid with such energy and strength.
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Even as a small boy in the Battle of Britain and the London blitz, it was a wonderful comfort to know that Britain had real dependable allies who were more than just helping they were there alongside all of us, friends alongside to the end. Much strength was drawn from this. We saw them everywhere in their uniforms, and even the food that appeared on the Table came from Canada. What more can you say? We were, i am sure all in awe that they unhesitatingly came to Britain's aid with such energy and strength.
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Christopher
My paternal grandfather left England - from Manchester - to come to Canada with my grandmother and their 4 year old daughter in 1912.
By early 1915 he was in combat on the western front. In November, 1918 his luck ran out and he left a leg in France.
He returned to Canada in 1919 and left hospital in 1920. He never spoke of his experiences.
Sadly he died young. probably due to alcohol abuse but it was pretty hush, hush. No doubt those 5 years were the cause.
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My paternal grandfather left England - from Manchester - to come to Canada with my grandmother and their 4 year old daughter in 1912.
By early 1915 he was in combat on the western front. In November, 1918 his luck ran out and he left a leg in France.
He returned to Canada in 1919 and left hospital in 1920. He never spoke of his experiences.
Sadly he died young. probably due to alcohol abuse but it was pretty hush, hush. No doubt those 5 years were the cause.
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ajohnson9630
Decent documentary but it tends to avoid the reasons why the Canadians were so successful. They were absolutely brutal fighters and had no sympathy for their enemies. Exactly what you needed in a war like that. However, some of it is not very nice to hear about. History isn't about nice though and that part should be covered as well. The other side wasn't the only ones gassing the enemy.
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Decent documentary but it tends to avoid the reasons why the Canadians were so successful. They were absolutely brutal fighters and had no sympathy for their enemies. Exactly what you needed in a war like that. However, some of it is not very nice to hear about. History isn't about nice though and that part should be covered as well. The other side wasn't the only ones gassing the enemy.
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K. G.
It's nice to finally here positive words on Canadian ww1 efforts. But I have to say. For the anti Americans out there, I'm surprised America even helped at all. Keep in mind not to long before this noone helped America in their very bloody civil war. Then not to long before that America was at war with Britain herself when they cut the cord. Any help from the States should be appreciated.
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It's nice to finally here positive words on Canadian ww1 efforts. But I have to say. For the anti Americans out there, I'm surprised America even helped at all. Keep in mind not to long before this noone helped America in their very bloody civil war. Then not to long before that America was at war with Britain herself when they cut the cord. Any help from the States should be appreciated.
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CJ
WWI resulted in Canada becoming a nation as felt by the people. As per usual though, the politicians obstructed Canada becoming a true nation, or even paying homage to Currie and the Canadian Corps. This continued to this day but Canada's pathetic, global, standing devolvement has been and continues to be accelerated by the Trudeau's and the Laurentian elitists.
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WWI resulted in Canada becoming a nation as felt by the people. As per usual though, the politicians obstructed Canada becoming a true nation, or even paying homage to Currie and the Canadian Corps. This continued to this day but Canada's pathetic, global, standing devolvement has been and continues to be accelerated by the Trudeau's and the Laurentian elitists.
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Jack
In two world wars and Korea, Canadian forces out shadowed all the rest, by meeting the toughest challenges and overcoming them. Despite how Canadas leaders have devalued our once great fighting force, the strong men and women currently serving are all willing, able and ready. I was refused because of a broken back, but wish I could have served with the best.
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In two world wars and Korea, Canadian forces out shadowed all the rest, by meeting the toughest challenges and overcoming them. Despite how Canadas leaders have devalued our once great fighting force, the strong men and women currently serving are all willing, able and ready. I was refused because of a broken back, but wish I could have served with the best.
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Aussie
Its a truly British Army disgrace the way they treated the only high ranking officer Currie who as far as I am concerned only one of the few who planned his battles so as to prevent casualties unlike HAIG who sent thousands to their deaths in the Somme offensive without Haig himself being court martial for negligence! A DISGRACE and out right murderous!
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Its a truly British Army disgrace the way they treated the only high ranking officer Currie who as far as I am concerned only one of the few who planned his battles so as to prevent casualties unlike HAIG who sent thousands to their deaths in the Somme offensive without Haig himself being court martial for negligence! A DISGRACE and out right murderous!
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Guy
I've seen at least five different spellings for Curry and think my spelling is wrong but what I don't have wrong as a former US Army Infantry squad leader is that of all of the north American Generals he was the one that inspired me the most, not Patton not Eisenhower but our Canadian cousin. Curry, or Currie, you know who I mean.
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I've seen at least five different spellings for Curry and think my spelling is wrong but what I don't have wrong as a former US Army Infantry squad leader is that of all of the north American Generals he was the one that inspired me the most, not Patton not Eisenhower but our Canadian cousin. Curry, or Currie, you know who I mean.
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MrLoobu
Another thing their great courage purchased for our country was the soverignty and right to decide how and when to enter WW2, which we did quickly but of our own accord. This is one of the few times in history where an empire legally gave up rights to one of its massive colonies as thanks for protecting them in war.
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Another thing their great courage purchased for our country was the soverignty and right to decide how and when to enter WW2, which we did quickly but of our own accord. This is one of the few times in history where an empire legally gave up rights to one of its massive colonies as thanks for protecting them in war.
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Aurelian
Which war efforts? Joining a war thousands of miles away against countries that did no harm to the country they never had any trouble with? Joining a war on the side which had 3 times more soldiers, the side which had half of the world on their side?
What did Germany or Austria do to Canada? Oh right, nothing
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Which war efforts? Joining a war thousands of miles away against countries that did no harm to the country they never had any trouble with? Joining a war on the side which had 3 times more soldiers, the side which had half of the world on their side?
What did Germany or Austria do to Canada? Oh right, nothing
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DiabolicDoug
What giants. Thank you to the men and women who sacrificed in The Great War. Everyone had such a strong sense of duty to their fellow man. Its somewhat sad to see how backwards we've got things now fighting for our own self interests and 'My Own Happiness'. It wont leave such an honourable legacy.
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What giants. Thank you to the men and women who sacrificed in The Great War. Everyone had such a strong sense of duty to their fellow man. Its somewhat sad to see how backwards we've got things now fighting for our own self interests and 'My Own Happiness'. It wont leave such an honourable legacy.
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