How many Canadians were sent to the battle of Ypres?

How many Canadians were sent to the battle of Ypres?

Germans on the offensive German troops pressed forward, threatening to sweep behind the Canadian trenches and put 50,000 Canadian and British troops in deadly jeopardy.

How many Canadians were injured in the battle of Ypres?

Eventually the Canadians were forced back. They suffered more than 6,000 casualties. It was a horrible introduction to war on the front, but the Canadians had proven they could hold their own in the face of a devastating attack.

What is the Canadian Memorial at Ypres?

V isible for several miles from its site beside the main road from Ypres to Bruges, the impressive Canadian Memorial at St. Julien stands like a sentinel over those who died during the heroic stand of Canadians during the first gas attacks of the First World War. It is one of the most striking of all the battlefield memorials on the Western Front.

How many cemeteries are there at Ypres?

Three cemeteries were made near the western gate: two between the prison and the reservoir, both now removed into the third, and the third on the north side of the prison. The third was called at first the “Cemetery North of the Prison,” later “Ypres Reservoir North Cemetery, and now Ypres Reservoir Cemetery.

Why are there 10 Canadian war memorials in Europe?

The sacrifice of our soldiers in the two world wars earned Canada’s right to self-governance. Here are ten Canadian War Memorials, in Europe, all Canadians should visit. Canada, like Europe and the rest of the world, was deeply affected by the world wars.

Where is St Julien Canadian Memorial?

The St. Julien Canadian Memorial is about 50 kms north of Lille, 7 kms northeast of Ypres, 30 kms west of Courtrai and 245 kms north of Paris. You can reach Ypres by train or by bus; the stations are side by side in the centre of the town.