There have been several moments in Canadian history that shaped our country economically, socially and politically. Canada as a nation continues to grow and each day, every moment, every second history is made. World War I was a time when Canada embraced as a nation. Canadian efforts during World War I was noteworthy and epoch making. World War I was one of the most deadly wars human history has ever seen. Canada’s contribution in World War I cannot be forgotten. Although there were many defining moments in Canada’s history, World War I is the most defining moment in our history. The most defining moment in Canadian history is World War I because of Canadian military efforts and achievements, the change in Canadian autonomy and identity and Canada’s war
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Eventually, the Canadians soldiers succeeded in an environmentally terrifying battle and the Passchendaele village was captured on November 6th. Once again, the Canadians showed that we had one of the best military forces in the world. More than 4000 Canadians died and 12000 Canadians were wounded . Another battle, where Canadians proved their abilities was in the Second Battle of Ypres. The Second Battle of Ypres took place on April 22nd 1915 . The Second Battle of Ypres was the first ever battle where gas warfare was used in mass which is one of the most historically significant things in the battle. In the Second Battle of Ypres, the Germans use of gas posed a threat to the Triple Entent. The French men were forced to retreat after the gas was spread which left a four mile gap in the allied line. There was a possibility that the German could attack once the French troops retreated and this would mean that the German troops could get behind the Triple Entent’s front line. By the Germans capturing the front line, it would be a major blow to the Triple Entent. The Canadians knew that they must fill the gap immediately and thus the Canadians
Eventually, the Canadians soldiers succeeded in an environmentally terrifying battle and the Passchendaele village was captured on November 6th. Once again, the Canadians showed that we had one of the best military forces in the world. More than 4000 Canadians died and 12000 Canadians were wounded . Another battle, where Canadians proved their abilities was in the Second Battle of Ypres. The Second Battle of Ypres took place on April 22nd 1915 . The Second Battle of Ypres was the first ever battle where gas warfare was used in mass which is one of the most historically significant things in the battle. In the Second Battle of Ypres, the Germans use of gas posed a threat to the Triple Entent. The French men were forced to retreat after the gas was spread which left a four mile gap in the allied line. There was a possibility that the German could attack once the French troops retreated and this would mean that the German troops could get behind the Triple Entent’s front line. By the Germans capturing the front line, it would be a major blow to the Triple Entent. The Canadians knew that they must fill the gap immediately and thus the Canadians