Summary When England declared war on Germany in August 1914, Canada immediately pledged 20,000 troops. Army enrollments were high and the troops set off after basic training acting like they were going on holiday. Immediately on arrival, the troops were sent to hold the line at Ypres and came under heavy German artillery fire. The Germans were also to introduce their latest weapon - chlorine gas. The men were unprepared for this type of weapon - they had no gas masks - and may took to urinating in a handkerchief and placing it over their nose and mouth. In 4 days, there were over 2000 casualties. In the end, the German's were stopped but at a great price.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : R.H. Thomson Norm Christie Victor A. Young Matthew Sharp
Genres : History War Documentary
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : kingandempire.com
Language : English
Production companies : History Television Knowledge Network Millennium Bureau of Canada
Summary When England declared war on Germany in August 1914, Canada immediately pledged 20,000 troops. Army enrollments were high and the troops set off after basic training acting like they were going on holiday. Immediately on arrival, the troops were sent to hold the line at Ypres and came under heavy German artillery fire. The Germans were also to introduce their latest weapon - chlorine gas. The men were unprepared for this type of weapon - they had no gas masks - and may took to urinating in a handkerchief and placing it over their nose and mouth. In 4 days, there were over 2000 casualties. In the end, the German's were stopped but at a great price.
Genres : History War Documentary
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : kingandempire.com
Language : English
Production companies : History Television Knowledge Network Millennium Bureau of Canada
