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Where The Battle Of Neuve Chapelle Took Place

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Where The Battle Of Neuve Chapelle Took Place

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-The Neuve Chapelle Battle took place between March 10, 1915 and March 13, 1915

-This battle was important to Canada because it was the first time that the Canadian Expeditionary Force  had been involved in action with the enemy, it was the first planned attack upon a German trench system on the Western Front  during the First World War

-The attack took place here because of German lines guarding Aubers Ridge, the attack intended to rupture the enemies lines to make way for British allies to advance

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British Troops Overrun German Trench During The Battle Of Neuve Chapelle On The Western Front, France, During The First World War

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-This was a diversionary role for Canadians.
-Canada partnered with the British against their enemy, the Germans.
-They were trying to prevent the Germans from reinforcing the main combat zone.
-Canada did not want to attack the Germans but to cause a diversion as part as the battle.

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Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders after the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, about 180 men 

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-The British Expeditionary Force along with The Canadian Expeditionary Force were successful in creating a breach in the German line. In less than 20 minutes, a 1600 metre breach was created, by 9:00 a.m on March 12th, 1915 the B.E.F had swept all of Neuve Chapelle with no trouble from enemy forces

-Sir John french was a senior British army officer who was involved in what is known as the 'shell scandal' that later had an effect on the fall of the government later in 1915.
-After the battle there was an argument on the supply of artillery ammunition to the B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force)

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Photo credit: Colchester and Ipswich Museums Service

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-During this battle, the First Canadian Division was to open fire along the german front lines in order to divert them away   from reinforcing the main combat zone in which the British intended to advance on Neuve-Chapelle

-The Canadians stood guard after the British had rushed through and waited for the right away to advance

-Another role the Canadians played in this battle was planning the attack, they came up with the plan to create a massive bombardment followed by machine-gun fire in order to lure the enemy soliders away

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-Canada, Library and Archives. “The Battle of Neuve-Chapelle.” Library and Archives Canada, 31 Aug. 2022, www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/canada-first-world-war/Pages/neuve-chapelle.aspx.

-“Neuve Chapelle 1915: The BEF's First Offensive.” The History Press, www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/neuve-chapelle-1915-the-bef-s-first-offensive/.

-“World War I.” , A&amp;E Television Networks, 21 Aug. 2018, www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/\

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