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To get into the enemy trenches and destroy the enemy moral.
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To shorten the battle?
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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 first use of poison in fog smoke etc?
Poison gas was first used by the Germans at Second Battle of Ypres during the First World War.
Location of bloody battle in Belgium?
World War 1Both the First Battle of Ypres and the Second Battle of Ypres were bloody, but the second stands out because it was the first use of poison gas by the Germans. World War 2Battle of the Bulge or the Ardenne Forrest. Napoleonic WarsThe Battle of Waterloo.
Where did the second battle of Ypres take place?
It took place in France
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.
Why was the second battle of ypres fought?
Because germany wanted to get to the english channel
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.
When did Second Battle of Ypres happen?
Second Battle of Ypres happened on 25-04-22.
What was the first use of poison in fog smoke etc?
Poison gas was first used by the Germans at Second Battle of Ypres during the First World War.
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.
What battle was deadly gas first used at?
The first large scale and successful use of poison gas was at the Second Battle of Ypres. Germany released chlorine gas in a light wind that took it into trenches controlled by French forces, causing them to flee. Canadian forces filled in the gap created and counterattacked through further gas attacks, eventually winning the battle.
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
Location of bloody battle in Belgium?
World War 1Both the First Battle of Ypres and the Second Battle of Ypres were bloody, but the second stands out because it was the first use of poison gas by the Germans. World War 2Battle of the Bulge or the Ardenne Forrest. Napoleonic WarsThe Battle of Waterloo.
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
How many Canadians died in the second battle of Ypres?
about 6000
