The battle of Ypres was the first major battle that was fought by Canadian Armed Forces. Ij this battle, 425,000 Canadians served, and by the end 60,600 were killed while 172,000 were wounded. In April of 1915, the Canadian troop were sent into Ypres to protect it and were determined to keep the Germans out. During the second gas attack, the chlorine gas “directly hit the Canadians. Many fled while other stayed, burying their faces in the trenches.”The ones who buried their faces trying to protect themselves, eventually died. The Canadians suffered a lot during this battle. This was also very hard for them since this was their first battle in World War One.
The battle of Ypres is one of the most famous and well known battles of World War One.
The battle of Ypres is one of the most famous and well known battles of World War One.