Canadian Soldiers in Battle Lesson 3

Canadian Soldiers in Battle Lesson 3

Definition Casualties The total number of soldiers killed or wounded in a battle

Jigsaw activity Get in groups of three Assign each group member a number (1-2-3) Break into larger expert groups (all 1’s together, all 2’s together, all 3’s together) Use p. 16-17 of the textbook to Complete TLS Worksheet 1.1.6: Canadian Soldiers in Battle 1’s become experts in the 2nd Battle of Ypres 2’s become experts in the Battle of the Somme 3’s become experts in the Battle of Vimy Ridge

2nd Battle of Ypres

2nd Battle of Ypres Location April and Date 22, 1915 - near Ypres, Belgium Specific Goals Fill the gap in the lines caused by the use of poison gas, and stop the German advance Combatants French Colonials, Canadians, British, Germans

2nd Battle of Ypres Battle Details First use of poison gas in war. First major battle for Canadian troops Results Germans About were stopped, but not pushed back 6000 Canadians died Consequences Stalemate reached again Canadians proved they were battle worthy

Battle of the Somme Colour the Somme rive blue Highlight the Allies lines on July 1st in Red Highlight the German Line on November 20th in Green Shade the area in side these lines a light yellow

Battle of the Somme Location July and Date 1, 1916 – near the Somme river in France Specific Goals Relieve pressure on the city of Verdun, France by pulling Germans from the attack there to defend the Somme Combatants Canadians, British, Germans

Battle of the Somme Battle Details German defenses were not destroyed in the initial barrage Outdated tactics cost hundreds of thousands of lives Results Germans pushed back, 525 sq/km were gained 80 000 Canadians fought. More than 24 000 Canadians died. 624 000 Allies killed in 5 months Consequences Stalemate reached again, Canadian soldiers showed they could endure a long battle. New tactics were initiated

Battle of the Somme War Horse – Calvary Charge (49:37-1:00:23) http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1790799513

Battle of Vimy Ridge

Battle of Vimy Ridge Location April and Date 9, 1917– Northern France Specific Goals Capture the German position at the top of the ridge Combatants Canadians, British, French, Germans

Battle of Vimy Ridge Battle Details Strong German defenses British and French unable to take the ridge in weeks of battle First time Canadians fought as all Canadian units Soldiers well informed and trained Creeping barrage was used. Results Canadians took the ridge in three days

Battle of Vimy Ridge Consequences Gave the Allies hope for victory Proved Canadians could handle battle on their own Viewed as a turning point in the history of Canada as a Nation

Show You Know Question #2 p. 17 Answer in your notes Which battle – the 2nd Battle of Ypres, the Battle of the Somme, or the Battle of Vimy Ridge – do you think had the most lasting effect on Canada? Explain your choice This question is open-ended and there is no wrong answer as long as your responses are well-thought-out and justified.

Building Block - Timeline Reminder of the building block for this theme (the timeline). You may wish to check your criteria and decide whether you wish to add any of the events the class has discussed to your draft timeline. Due You at the start of class on Tuesday February 21 may also wish to add point-form notes to your learning summary pages