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v. t. e. The history of Canada in World War I began on August 4, 1914, when the United Kingdom entered the First World War (1914–1918) by declaring war on Germany. The British declaration of war automatically brought Canada into the war, because of Canada's legal status as a British Dominion which left foreign policy decisions in the hands of ...
History of Canada. During the world wars and interwar period, 1914–1947, Canada experienced economic gain, more freedom for women, and new technological advancements. There were severe political tensions over issues of war and ethnicity, and heavy military casualties.
22–23 April 1915. Battle of St. Julien. 24 April 4 May 1915. Battle of Frezenberg. 8–13 May 1915. Battle of Bellewaerde Ridge. 24–25 May 1915. Second Battle of Artois. Battle of Aubers Ridge.
Lieutenant General Arthur Currie. The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) was the expeditionary field force of Canada during the First World War. It was formed on August 15, 1914 following Britain’s declaration of war on the German Empire, with an initial strength of one infantry division.
The Canadian Corps was a World War I corps formed from the Canadian Expeditionary Force in September 1915 after the arrival of the 2nd Canadian Division in France. The corps was expanded by the addition of the 3rd Canadian Division in December 1915 and the 4th Canadian Division in August 1916. The organization of a 5th Canadian Division began ...
List of Canadian divisions in World War I. 1st Canadian Division embarked for France February 1915. 2nd Canadian Division embarked September 1915. 3rd Canadian Division formed in France, December 1915. 4th Canadian Division formed in Britain, April 1916, embarked for France August of that year. 5th Canadian Division began assembling in Britain ...
List of Canadian battles during the First World War on the Western Front plaque in Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada. The Western Front comprised the fractious borders between France, Germany, and the neighboring countries. It was infamous for the nature of the fight that developed there; after almost a full year of inconclusive ...
The 1st Canadian Division (French: 1re Division du Canada) is a joint operational command and control formation based at CFB Kingston, and falls under Canadian Joint Operations Command. It is a high-readiness unit, able to move on very short notice, and is staffed and equipped to meet Canada's military objectives to counter any potential threat ...