4th Canadian Division

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4th Canadian Division
Active 1916-1919
Country Canada
Allegiance Allies
Branch Canadian Expeditionary Force
Type Infantry
Commanders
Current
commander		 n/a
Notable
commanders		 Julian Byng
Arthur Currie
David Watson

The Canadian Corps - 4th Canadian Division – World War I:

The 4th Canadian Division was formed in the Britain in April of 1916 from existing units or others scheduled to arrive shortly thereafter. Under the command of Major-General David Watson, the Division embarked for France in August of that year where they served both in France and in Flanders until Armistice Day.

The 4th Canadian Division was a part of the Canadian Corps in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, where the Canadians attacked and defeated the Germans, where they were known as masters of offensive warfare, and an elite fighting force.

In the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the 4th Canadian Division was given the job of capturing Hill 145, the highest and most important feature of Vimy Ridge.

When the 4th Canadian Division went and attempted to capture Hill 145 however, they were hampered by fire from the Pimple, which was the other prominent height at Vimy Ridge. To capture Hill 145, forces which were supposed to attack the Pimple went and captured Hill 145.

[edit] An Important Source

[edit] Infantry Units

10th Canadian Brigade:

11th Canadian Brigade:

12th Canadian Brigade:

  • 38th (Ottawa) Battalion Canadian Infantry. June 1916 - November 11, 1918;
  • 51st (Edmonton) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 13, 1916 (Became the 51st Garrison Battalion);
  • 72nd (Seaforth Highlanders) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918;
  • 73rd (Royal Highlanders) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - April 19, 1917 (disbanded);
  • 78th (Winnipeg Grenadier) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918;
  • 85th (Nova Scotia Highlanders) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1917 - November 11, 1918;
  • 87th (Canadian Grenadier) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - June 1916. (transferred to 11th Canadian Brigade).

[edit] Battles and Engagements on the Western Front:

1916:

1917:

1918:

  • Battle of Amiens - August 9-11
  • Actions round Damery - August 15-17
  • Battle of Drocourt-Quéant - September 2-3
  • Battle of the Canal du Nord September 27 – October 1
  • Battle of Valenciennes 1-2 November 1-2, (capture of Mont Houy)
  • Passage of the Grande Honelle - November 5-7


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