Canada's Hundred Days
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Canada's Hundred Days refers to the last 96 days of World War I, from 4 August to November 11, 1918. During which time, the Canadian Corps of four divisions fought a series of battles at Amiens, the Drocourt-Quéant Line, crossed the Canal du Nord to fight at Bourlon Wood, Denain, Valenciennes and finally at & Mons on the final day of the First World War.
In this time, the Canadian Corps' four over-strength Divisions of 100 000 men, defeated and/or put to flight 47 German Divisions, roughly one quarter of the German forces fighting on the Western Front. [1], [2]. In contrast, the American Expeditionary Force of 1.2 million men is credited with defeating 46 German Divisions in the Meuse-Argonne_Offensive.
Along with the battles of Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele, Canada's Hundred Days cemented the reputation of the Canadian Corps as a tough and professional fighting force amongst its allies and foes.
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