war world 1 by Clair Baldwin

assassination

clairb66 — 2025-03-20 18:08:35 UTC

they were diveing arund and the bad people shot and kill him this is the car he died in

discussion peace tyeaty

clairb66 — 2025-03-20 18:17:32 UTC

vimy ridge 1917

clairb66 — 2025-03-20 18:30:39 UTC

The battle took place as part of the broader Battle of Arras in northern France, during the First World War, specifically on April 9-12 1917.

some1916

clairb66 — 2025-03-20 18:34:49 UTC

Who Won the Battle of the Somme? The Allied victory at the Somme despite its horrific costs inflicted serious damage on German positions in France, spurring the Germans to strategically retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March 1917 rather than continue battling over the same land that spring.Nov 12, 2009

ww1 war tank

clairb66 — 2025-03-21 18:15:03 UTC

Mark I tanks went into action for the first time on 15 September 1916 on the Somme. Eight others were shipped out to Palestine and saw action at Gaza, the first time tanks were ever used in a desert setting.

The mark IV entered service in May 1917 and was the most prolific tank of the First World War.

vebrdun 1916

clairb66 — 2025-03-21 18:18:06 UTC

Battle of Verdun, (February 21–December 18, 1916), World War I engagement in which the offensive. It was one of the longest, bloodiest, and most-ferocious battles of the war; French casualties amounted to about 400,000, German ones to about 350,000. Some 300,000 were killed.Feb 14, 2025

passchendaele

clairb66 — 2025-03-21 18:21:25 UTC

More than 4,000 Canadians died in the battle and another 12,000 were wounded. Passchendaele has since become known as one of the most horrific battles of the First World War. Canadian soldiers defending from shell holes at Passchendaele.

The film, which was shot in Calgary, Alberta, Fort Macleod, Alberta, and in Belgium, focuses on the experiences of a Canadian soldier, Michael Dunne, at the Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, inspired by stories that Gross heard from his grandfather, a First World War soldier.

Germany declares war on Russia Aug 1

clairb66 — 2025-03-21 18:23:50 UTC

Germany entered into World War I on August 1, 1914, when it declared war on Russia. In accordance with its war plan, it ignored Russia and moved first against France–declaring war on August 3 and sending its main armies through Belgium to capture Paris from the north.

The German Empire declared war on the Russian Empire, following Russia's full military mobilization in support of Serbia. The declaration of war also required Germany to begin mobilization.

hill 70 1916

clairb66 — 2025-03-21 18:25:38 UTC

In Surviving Trench Warfare (1992) Bill Rawling wrote that the attack on Hill 70 cost the Canadian Corps 3,527 casualties, 1,056 killed, 2,432 wounded and 39 taken prisoner. In the subsequent attacks into Lens, the Canadian Corps suffered another 5,671 casualties increasing the number to 9,198 men in eleven days.

The Canadian Corps captured Hill 70, near Lens, France, during the First World War. This and further attacks on Lens achieved the desired results, even though much of the town was still in German hands. Fighting from August 15 to 25 cost the Canadians almost 10,000 casualties (killed, wounded and missing).

100 days 1917

clairb66 — 2025-03-21 18:26:30 UTC

More than 6,800 Canadians and Newfoundlanders were killed and approximately 39,000 wounded during the last three months of fighting. Many of Canada's soldiers would continue to serve with the occupation force that moved into Germany as part of the armistice.Dec 31, 2024