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This man is Gavrilo Princip, on June 28 1914, he shoot
the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife on the streets of Austria, which caused the outbreak of World War One.
Canadians in training, learning the skills they need
for the trench warfare they would be getting involved in.
Canadians preparing to go to Europe, where they will
battle in the great war along with the Allied Soliders.
Gas Shells released by the German's containing Chlorine
gas, this blinded some troops, but Canadians were prepared for what was coming and held of the ambushing German troops.
Canadian troops in the trenches dug in the dirt to protect
themselves.
The battle field where the most tradgic battle took
place. The Battle of the Somme took place in 1916, this is where Canada joined with the British troops to fight off the Germans.
A unsuccessful attempt and a horrible plan killed about 58 000. Worst day in British history.
Canadian troops going "over the top," in the battle
of the Somme. Many were killed during this poorly plan attack.
A solider drug away from more harms
by a fellow troop. This man will either be transported to the on field hospital or left to die, depending on the wound.
Troops taking cover at Vimy Ridge in 1917, from the
German gun fire. Canadians won the Ridge from the German and was their greatest victory yet.
Vimy Ridge in the present day. A beautiful peice of
history thanks to the Candians.
General Arthur Currie, was the commander of the Canadian
Corps. General Currie help plan the attack that helped Canada win Vimy Ridge from the Germans in 1917. He made sure that the
plan was perfect so that there would be no past mistakes.
The Grave of General Arthur Currie, he is buried
in Wimereux Cemetery. He passed away on November 30 1933.
Canadians rebuilding a bridge after the german's retreated,
from the Rhine River.
The vast empty space of No Man's Land, filled with Barbed
wire, and land mines. Anyone who entered this land, couldn't be saved.
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