Crossing the Canal: Combined Arms Operations at the Canal Du Nord, Sept–Oct 1918

Authors

David Borys

Abstract

The crossing of the Canal du Nord stands as one of the most impressive Canadian tactical operations of the First World War. Incorporating a risky battle plan, emphasizing combined arms operations and utilizing the recently re-organized Canadian Engineers, the battle stands as benchmark for the evolution of 20th century combat. Although sustaining high casualties, the Canadian Corps overcame one of the strongest German defensive positions along the Westner Front in an operation that foreshadowed the mobile, combined arms doctrine of the Second World War.

Recommended Citation

Borys, David "Crossing the Canal: Combined Arms Operations at the Canal Du Nord, Sept–Oct 1918." Canadian Military History 20, 4 (2011)