Battles: Ypres
Date: April 22 - 24, 1915 Location: Belgium, western front Description: Germans release 160 tons of chlorine gas into the wind, first use of mass destruction weapon. allied forces pressed urine soaked rags over their mouths and noses to avoid the poison gas. Germans on high ground. French retreated. attack not successful. Role of Canadians: Canadian wanted to protect western front Number of causalities: The allied forces…
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