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Canadians At Neuve Chapelle Hold Line Under Gas Attack
An anonymous Canadian survivor recounts the April 22 24 1915 eve of battle at Ypres where the Third Battalion faced near annihilation after a high explosive shell struck their machine gun section. Despite heavy losses they held ranks and moved forward with stretcher bearers and hospital corps nearby. The piece emphasizes discipline, sacrifice, and Canadians’ resolve against German gas and fire.
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