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What new technology did Germany use in the second battle of Ypres?
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Chlorine gas, and since it was a new weapon the French and Canadian soldiers did not have gas masks. Many died, and those that didn't survived by urinating on handkerchiefs and placing them over their mouths, to neutralize the effect of the gas.
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Why did Germany use poison gas in the second battle of Ypres?
To get into the enemy trenches and destroy the enemy moral.
Where did the second battle of Ypres take place?
It took place in France
New weapon of war first used by the German's in April 1915?
In April 1915, Germany began using poison gas for the first time during the Second Battle of Ypres, in this case chlorine gas. In previous months they had used tear gas with little effect. The Second Battle of Ypres was also the first time a former colony, Canada, defeated a European power on European soil.
What was the weather like during the second battle of Ypres?
Normal, but on the 3rd battle of Ypres, there was the heaviest rain in 30 years! This slowed the movement of troops. This battle gained 5 miles for the cost of 300,000 lives.
What year did the second battle of Ypres take place?
22 April to 25 May 1915
Why was the second battle of ypres fought?
Because germany wanted to get to the english channel
When did Second Battle of Ypres happen?
Second Battle of Ypres happened on 25-04-22.
Who was commonly thought to be the first to use gas?
Germany. They used Chlorine gas in the second battle of Ypres.
What was Canada's involvement in the second battle of ypres?
The second battle of ypres had Canada as one of their involvements.as of many others,too.
When did the second battle of ypres end?
There were 5 battles of Ypres during WW1.Here are the dates for all 5 battlesFirst Battle of Ypres: October 19 - November 22, 1914Second Battle of Ypres: April 22 - May 15, 1915Third Battle of Ypres: July 31 - November 6, 1917Fourth Battle of Ypres: April 9 - April 29, 1918Fifth Battle of Ypres: September 28 - October 2, 1918
What is another name for the Battle of Flanders?
second battle of ypres
What was the name of the second battle of Ypres?
Battle of Passchendaele (July 31 - November 6, 1917) also known as the Third Battle of Ypres
Why did Germany use poison gas in the second battle of Ypres?
To get into the enemy trenches and destroy the enemy moral.
How many Canadians died in the second battle of Ypres?
about 6000
How many soldiers were involved in the Second Battle of Ypres?
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What were the major European campaigns in World War 1?
1914 - the Battle of Mons, and the First Battle of Ypres. 1915 - The Second Battle of Ypres. 1916 - The Battle of the Somme 1917 - The Third Battle of Ypres, The Battle of Cambrai. 1918 - The German Spring Offensive, The Allied Counter-Offensive.
Where did the second battle of Ypres take place?
It took place in France
