died. Importance to Canada: Build strong reputation for Canadians-- Untrained men became into skillful solders.
Battle : Somme
July 1 - November 13, 1916 France Most disastrous battle, Canadian s fought under general Haig, British failed to take out Germans machine guns post. 90% of the regiment was killed or wounded. Go over the top and took out Germans Allied lost 5700 on first night, Canadians lost 24000, total 1…
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