The second battle of Ypres is a first war that Canada has involved. as the last major Belgium town Ypres, which is the last defense line for Paris and England Channel. A highway was built to the coast and a important port that could allowed Germany enlarge and develop their navy. It is unfortunate to Canadian troops because they saw the French troops beside them struggled o living when they faced the first appearance of gas attack in the history. The chlorine gas that the German troops caused a high unbelievable casualties. Canadian troops kept on fighting. Outnumbered, outgunned, and outflanked. They slowly retreated and gave lands. As a result, vital time was bought for the British army to rushed forward.
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