Remembrance timeline

Date

Conflict

Event Description

1916-10-12

First World War

Near Gueudecourt, France, soldiers from the Newfoundland Regiment capture the German defences at Hilt Trench in less than half an hour. They determinedly hold the position against German counterattacks and assaults until they can be relieved the next day.

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1916-10-21

First World War

The 4^th Canadian Division takes part in the British offensive against Ancre Heights. Backed by a heavy artillery barrage, the Canadians capture Regina Trench in less than 15 minutes and lose fewer than 200 men. Two earlier attempts against the same objective have cost over 2,300 Canadians for no gain.

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1916-11-18

First World War

During the Battle of the Ancre, Canadians capture German trenches outside of Courcelette, France, but at a cost of 1,250 casualties.

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1917-02-13

First World War

470 men of the Canadian 10^th Brigade attack the German line near Lens, France. They inflict 160 casualties, including the capture of 50 prisoners, and destroy many dug-outs and tunnelling shafts. The price is 150 Canadian casualties.

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1917-03-20

First World War

Canadian and British artillery begin the preparatory bombardment of the German defences along Vimy Ridge.

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1917-03-27

First World War

For his actions on this day, Lieutenant Frederick Harvey will be awarded the Victoria Cross.

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1917-04-09

First World War

The Battle of Vimy Ridge begins as all four divisions of the Canadian Corps sweep up the Ridge in a snow storm. By mid-afternoon they are in command of the crest of the Ridge with the exception of two features.