Remembrance Moments - Passchendaele
Remembrance Moments
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Dirt flies into air as heavy artillery fire hits the ground
The First World War October 1917Soldiers load a canon
Canon is fired
For almost three desperate monthsHeavy artillery fire hits the ground causing dirt to fly into the air
Allied forces try to break the enemy linePanning shot of a muddy torn up field
near the town of Passchendaele, BelgiumTwo by two, horses pull wagons carrying supplies
Then the 100,000-strong Canadian Corps take overSoldiers emerge from behind a trench
Our brave soldiers go into battleSoldiers walk through the battlefield
After more than 2 weeks of horrific fightingTrench is muddy and collapsing at the top
in a nightmare of mud and heavy enemy fireStill image of Canadian soldiers, some of whom are wounded, having a drink together in celebration after the battle has ended
the Canadians capture their objective.Two soldiers support an injured soldier in walking
The battle is wonAn injured soldier walks through a trench
But the cost is tragicCanadian soldiers carry the caskets of fallen soldiers
Almost 16,000 Canadians are killed or woundedWhite crosses mark graves in amongst trees
Nine of our soldiers earn the highest award for braveryA lone soldier is seen walking through a muddy, wet battlefield superimposed by an image of the Victoria Cross
The Victoria CrossThe Victoria Cross
Soldiers walk through a shallow trench
Canada’s soldiersTwo soldiers smile at the camera as they eat a meal in the trench
would play a leading roleA group of soldiers appear in good spirits as they pose for a picture together
in winning the war. #RememberThemMilitary personnel standing at attention for a moment of silence during a Remembrance Day ceremony
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The Battle of Passchendaele
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- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- August 19, 2016
- Duration:
- 2:17
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