On August 8th the battle began, Canada led the way to the offensive and they advanced a total of 20 kilometres in the three days. Led by the Canadian and Australian Corps, they had 800 planes, 500 tanks, and beyond 2,000 artillery guns.
The Allies covertly congregated 200,000 men on the perimeter of Amiens by August 7th. Just the presence of The Canadian Corps on the front would warn the rival an attack was approaching, this meant the Canadian troops’ moves would have to be hidden from the enemy. False actions were created during the day, like fake radio communication, noises, etc. Towards the beginning of August, the Allies used the element of surprise to throw the German Army off, they made their front lines appear weak so the German officers would not expect an assault.Īllied troops progressed to the front lines during the night to trick the enemy. The Canadians participated in many battles during The Last Hundred Day Offensive, the battle that started it all was the Battle of Amiens. There was a time when the Front Line was pushed back by the enemy, The Last Hundred Days was when the Allies bounced back, within three months to armistice, they had advanced past the town of Mons. The Canadians were fighting the Great War as soon as it began, since the country was a Dominion in the British Empire. Small towns in Canada like Innisfil and Barrie had soldiers that participated in the First World War including the Last Hundred Days, and unfortunately some did not return home. Some of Canada’s accomplishments during The Hundred Day Offensive include battles, such as: The Battle Of Amiens, The Second Battle Of Somme, Battle Of The Scarpe, Battle Of Drocourt Quéant Line, Battle Of The Canal Du Nord, Advance To The Hindenburg Line, Battle Of Cambrai 1918, Battle Of The Selle, The Battle of Valenciennes, and more.Īccomplishments that took place during the Last Hundred Days also include the independence Canada gained from the battles during the Offensive, and how Canada’s image changed. Written by Mak Pauzé Canada’s Role In The Last Hundred Day OffensiveĬanada’s Last Hundred Days were a remarkable period in Canadian History, since it not only aided in forming Canada’s identity, but many of Canada’s achievements during World War I were made within those three months.
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