Canada's Hundred Days

A period of history I can't gloss over. 90 years ago, Canada was the spearhead in the eventual German defeat and surrender. Generally called the Hundred Days offensive, it can also be called Canada's Hundred Days. During this time the Canadian Corps fought at Amiens, the Hindenburg Line, Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood, Denian, Valenciennes and finally, Mons, on the last day of the War. All four Canadian Divisions defeated or caused the retreat of thirty-four German Divisions during this time. August 8th, 1918 became known as "the black day for the German Army" as the Canadians and Aussies broke through German lines at the Battle of Amiens and gained 8km. By August 10th, the Germans had pulled back.

Between August 26 and September 2nd, the Canadian Corps launched their attack on the Hindenburg Line, starting at Canal du Nord. The fighting was intense, costing 11,400 causalities, but the Canadians broke the line.

On September 27th, the Canadians and British Armies began their next offensive. On this day the Canadian Corps captured Bourlon Wood. This, along with the British Armies' achievements smashed the Hindenburg Line. By October 11th, Cambrai was captured and the Canadian  Corps stopped as a whole at Canal de la Sensee. For the next month individual divisions continued the advance, taking Valenciennes and coninuting to Mons.