Ypres

About a hundred years ago, the first wide spread gas attacks were used in the Battle of Ypres. Soldiers risked their lives to fight for their country and protect the innocent, and they deserve to be commended for their bravery. The poster for the movie “Shellshocked” encapsulates the horrible and dreadful conditions that soldiers faced during war. The picture used in the poster is from the Battle of Verdun in 1916. The title, “Shellshocked”, is meant to relate to the disorder we now classify as…

water in the lungs and creates hydrochloric acid. It causes (in low concentrations) coughing, vomiting and eye irritation. Chlorine is lethal in high concentration and causes a rapid death. First Used: Chlorine was first used by the German army at Ypres in 1915. The British army first used Chlorine at Loos that September. Estimated Casualties: > 1,100, within the first year of Chlorine usage. In the beginning Chlorine was disastrous as armies were not equipped to deal with it. With time…

victory at The Second Battle of Ypres in April, 1915, was proof that Canadians do not shrink their duty no matter the circumstances. First, the Canadian soldiers responded quickly in a time of peril. When the French African soldiers stationed in the battle fled, the Canadians rapidly filled the gap. The soldiers held the line for forty-eight hours until British reinforcements arrived. The Germans failed to break through and the Canadian army won the Second Battle of Ypres. This act of courage…

and this trend continued into the Renaissance. The Renaissance painting, The Crucifixion, portrays the biblical story of the crucifixion of Jesus as well as the damnation and salvation. This painting was done by Dreux Budé Master, possibly André d 'Ypres, before 1450. In The Crucifixion, Dreux Budé Master…

World War One, which is often referred to as The Great War, began July 28th, 1914, and ended on June 28th, 1919. The Great War, originating in Europe, was the first conflict labeled total war in the world’s history, and it involved over 32 different nations around the globe. The Great War was unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, as well as the combatants involved. Not only soldiers, but civilians and regular working people were deeply involved in World War One. From manufacturing munitions…

The Napoleonic Wars caused the deaths of up to 3,700,000 people while the American Civil War caused the deaths of about 1,264,000 people (Knighton; “Civil War Facts”). However, World War I was the most deadly causing the deaths of over sixteen million people (“How Many People Died in WW1?”). Each of these wars are referenced in the poem “Grass,” and the death tolls of each war are a reminder of the true devastating reality. For many people, these wars are something that will linger in their…

World War One (1914-1918) was a significant event in our history. The war had two opposing sides involving lots of countries, these two sides were the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy) who stood against the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Great Britain). Many people from Australia, and other countries, sent soldiers to fight and nurses to heal. Victor Williams Javens was one of these soldiers. He was born on the 20th of October 1185 in Mildenhall, England and died on the…

This essay discusses Canada’s military actions in aiding the British and allies win the first world war, and how those actions helped gain Canada recognition as a separate power rather then just a nation under the British empire which overall helped them become more autonomous as a nation. Canada and the First World War World war one is a tragic part of Canada’s history and the bloodiest conflict Canada has even known. Out of the 630,000 soldiers who enlisted, most of whom were volunteers,…

having to serve in world war 1. He was an unusual soldier with sloppy manner and unmilitary bearing. after world war 1 Hitler decided to battle in the Ypres war. They won that battle “Ypres salient had remained comparatively quiet” said the Duke of Wurttemberg army. 150,000 strong made a partially successful attempt to squeeze out the salient east Ypres. Adolf battle that he also attended was the battle of some. The allied force of 150,000 came. 20,000 man had died in that battle. This wasn't…

commander on the Western front to allow him the opportunity. After receiving his approval, Haber promptly left for the battle lines to oversee the placement of 5,730 cylinders near the four miles of trenches that stood guard outside of the Belgian city of Ypres. [12] Unfortunately for Haber, he had to wait for weeks until he could finally see his work in action. This wait was caused by the cylinders one weakness, it could only dispense gas in the direction the wind was blowing, making Haber wait…