A sad excuse for a war movie. I realize that filming a battle is very expensive, but Gross should have at least stuck with military planning rather than some sappy love story back in Canada. The final 20 mins or so were good, but the rest was God-awful.
Should have been titled "Love In Time Of War" or somesuch.
Not to many WWI moveis out there, never realy have been. Holly Wood is starting to come out with alot of remakes of old moveis and a few TV shows. It's a good trend.
But one movei I think alot of us action fans would like to see remade for the modern screen is (What Price Glory). Cut back on the love story in it and center mostly on the Marines, with todays effects and acting I think it would be pretty good !
I thought the ending was ridiculous. I loved the film right up till the last 5 minutes or so which were just stupid. BBC did a brilliant WW1 drama with that kid from Harry Potter in it.
i know the allies were good but people gotta give some credit to the Germans. its mind boggling how they can take on 2 fronts at once and still hold. and ww2 they did pretty good for 1 country
My Grandfather fought the Hun at Passchendaele. I cannot but help but to hate the Hun and their leadership, such a waste of good men....if I were German I would be ashamed.
@thm149 ashamed of whot the peaple just folowed orders just like we did if we had lost would you say ohh im ashamed of my self for fighting a war that i thought was right and just no ofcourse you wouldnt so dont say things like that
My Grandfather was in that battle. He was in charge of the horse that pull the guns to the front. He also lost his arm in that war although we do not no what battle he lost it in. He had sever PTSD and never talk about the war. I have this great photo of him riding one of the horses.
Actualy the first recorded use of gas was in August 1914 by the French to slow down the German advance. No fighting was taking place in April. They used a type of tear gas which was designed not to kill. Later that year the germans used gas shells which caused sneezing fits.
But the first reconised gas attack was Chlorine gas in April 1915 against the French in Ypres Belgium
@BigMek456 No they weren't. The Germans were the 1st to use gas in warfare, against the Russians at Balimov, in January 1915. I have a degree in History and the military history of Europe was a particular interest of mine.
@MrShaneVicious How am I a nitwit or a dunce? A dunce is a jester and I'm obviously not joking about this; and I'm not a half brain because I've just proved you wrong, so why don't you shut up and come back when you say something good to say?
I shake my head in disbelief reading these pro Nazi comments that it was not inhumane to use gas, until the wind direction changed during the Battle of Ypres and they chocked in their own vomit. Also the Germans did not like the fact that Americans used a very "inhumane" weapon in the trenches - a remington 870 pump - great for trench Hun clearing at close range.
How exactly would that be "pro-nazi" in light of the nazi party not having been founded until 1920 and the battle in Ypres having occurred in 1914?
That said, the chlorine gas used at Ypres would've been hell, particularly for soldiers who managed to remain conscious. However, to survive the spread of a shotgun in the trenches sounds excruciating beyond most comparison.
It's stuff like that makes me pine for the days when we fought wars mainly by chopping each other to pieces. No messy NBCs and no risk of nuclear annihilation.
Theories, all just theories. Because those who wrote history books are the winners! If Germany had won one could read what I said in the history books of today and what you say would just be theories.
Anyway, we can´t change it. And believe me, I wouldn´t even change it if I could because when I walk around in Germany I know that I´m in the best place on planet mother earth (and I´been to England too). We couldn´t have gone out better of all that shit!!
In WW1, the British blockade nearly had Germany starved of supplies etc. Without US intervention, the war probably would have dragged on to 1919, and been even more costly for us, but we would have won eventually.
That´s what you think and I can´t change it! But one question: What do you think was the U.S´intention to enter war in 1917? German absolute submarine war? No! That´s the plea! The real reason is that the U.S. spent so much money on British war (supply and so on) and they realized that there was no more chance for the British to win the war. They also knew that there was no possibility to get back all the debts from a country which lost the war........the rest I don´t have to explain!
"The real reason is that the U.S. spent so much money on British war and they realized that there was no more chance for the British to win the war. They also knew that there was no possibility to get back all the debts from a country which lost the war........the rest I don´t have to explain!"
Good point. That may well have been a strong motive. But the main reason was the fact that the Germans enticed Mexico to attack the US, causing outrage in the US population.
...knew very well that 5 other ships had been sunk at a certain route in the week before! So they ordered a ship with many U.S. civilians on bord to take exactly the same route where the German submarine was known to be. It would originally have taken a complete different course. Ever heard about that? Don´t think so!
There´s a difference between the Brits and us Germans. We´ve both done big shit. We Germans even worse than you. But we stand by it and most of us regret. Do you also??
Of course- we accept full responsibility for the persecution of natives and of being the first to set up concentration camps etc. But I don't think these WW1 conspiracy theories about Britain are much to go on- becuase after all, they are just that, theories.
The truth is that American public opinion was turning against the Germans the more the war progressed and it was inevitable they would get involved eventually if the war wasn't already over.
By the way, the blockade had already been there before and it was an annoying thing but actually it wouln´t have brought the axis powers close to defeat as they still had the supply route from Germany over Austrian-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey till Iraq (there´s enough oil and you know what it´s good for ;)
So you finally also know why the Allies tried so ambitiously to take Galipoli and other places in the orient. They weren´t there for fun to fight the Turks.
I know that. Which is why we launched the successful campaign into Palestine, and why we encourage the Arabs to revolt. Germany wouldn't have been able to count of that supply for much longer.
The one place it may have been able to get supplies is Russia after the Bolsheviks signed over most of Russia's European territories. Point is, Germany was slowly being starved of supplies. We had won most of the colonial battles as well, so they couln't get supplies from there either.
Holy Shit!! Now you come along with the Mexican story! The worst fake of WW1. Zimmermann note is what this is called in history language! A telegram from Berlin to the German ambassador in New York to contact Mexican politics. Fight the U.S. to gain back the land you lost to them. Well...strange that the Germans would have had to use British cables to send such a telegram to the States! It was a fake by the British my friend! Lusitania incidence was a cool-blooded happening as well. The Brits...
About your other comment, I don't know any Brits who have claimed that. We are all incredibly grateful to our allies. We just don't like it when Americans always say 'we saved your ass' (I know that is true in terms of supplies, but even then, we could have won both wars without US military intervention, it just would have dragged on for much longer and been much more costly.
Anyways, respect to all troops who fought (On all sides). WW1 was truly fucked up.
But it is like that my friend. Don´t get me wrong. I don´t have anything against Britain of today. But it´s just that in the past you were the most fucked up bastards for us Germans (and I think the other way around it was the same ;)
Anyway, I regard the newer generations of Germans as the biggest winner of these wars.
WW1 and WW2 were both truly fucked up! And yes, the Allies saved your arses! You could have resisted but you would have gone down! And in reality you know that...
We couldn't have done it without US supplies, I know that. But it wasn't necessary for US forces to intervene (Though thank god they did). The Russians would have eventually beaten you back in World War 2 (Although the chances are, without US intervention, Western Europe may have also fallen to communism).
i saw the movie what a waste !!! it was a fricken love story i mean it was good but there was maybe...20minutes of fighting out of 2 hours pretty much like fricken pearl harbour
Makes me sad when I hear people trying to belittle the imput of different nations into a global conflict. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Great Britain and The United States all played crucial roles in it.
That's the point of an alliance, you lose together and you win together.
My grandad's generation would not hear a bad word said about any of those countries mentioned above, or the part their boys played in overall victory, and that generation's opinion counts.
-2. The only reason the brits lasted so long was due to the supplies coming from the U.S.-
This was trade, the supplies werent gifts. Other nations also traded with Britain and also traded with Germany. Considering the Americans in France wore British Uniforms, Helmets and used British Rifles and French Field Guns its funny you exagerate that point.
You want British actions during the war?
Try researching Mons, First Ypres, Messines Ridge, the Somme to name a few.
actually that is a complete piece of bullshit. this is about the 1st world war - there were no u boats and the us did nothing untill 1917. in the 2nd world war one country made more trucks than italy japan and germany combined, they made 16000 fighter planes, trained more pilots, 3rd largest navy and 3rd largest airforce for the alllies..amazing...but wait that wasn't the us, that was canada.....
By the end of the Battle of the Somme the British Army had greatly improved. It was better led, better armed and contained hundreds of thousands of battle hardened soldiers. The German Army never recovered from the losses it sustained during the battle.
I think what this movie clip and this discussion shows is that 'history' is a dynamic creature that changes with the perspective of the author and the student. In Australia we see Paschendaele as a tragic meat grinder of mud and blood which chewed up the 4 Australian divisions in France with the last being withdrawn before Mouquet Farm was finally captured - by Canadians.
All views of these types of actions are coloured by the national viewpoint as well. Read some of the French literature.
Passchendale, the tunnelling under the German trenches.
If I'm honest, World War 1 isn't my main topic. But I could name plenty of things from World War 2.
But don't be giving me "you red coats hid in the trenches for the majority of the war". It's just plain ignorant and if you weren't such an ill-bred, patriotic, bigoted prick, you might have realised that.
this will be my last post. I am very patriotic to both my home county and my country of ancestry, germany. anyways I do see what your saying, and I have been a bit of a prick. but your saying that the U.S. and Canada did nothing during the war, which is a little ignorant on your part. Also don't forget that the U.S. played a important role in the Second World War.
All and all we were fighting on the same side, so let's not fight any longer, and I'm sorry for the way I dishonored you & Britan
I'll try and communicate. You stupid bloody wanker, you red coats hid in trenches for the majority of the war. You gained SHIT.
When the U.S. and Canada came, that was when real combat started. And you know what, the allies actually gained land instead of losing every single one of our men in a single charge.
I suggest you go back to basics and read some worthy literature on the subject. There was plenty of real combat before the USA joined the war you absolute dolt. Amatuer experts like you make me laugh in disbelief at your naive remarks that betray your total ignorance.
Did I not say that I was sorry and that I wanted to end this, you stupid dumb shit. I am 16 fucking years old, and I still know the facts over you. You hid in fucking TRENCHES, the whole damn war.
You are as dumb as dog shit and if you had read and understood the nature of WW1 then you would not be making ridiculous statements about troops hiding in trenches. Your typical of youth today, think you know it all and know nothing.
oh I do realize that, I have read so many books on the subject of world war 1. However what the argument started over was that the U.S. and Canada did nothing during the war. Is that not ignorant? I can see why you guys don't like what I'm saying, but you are being complete and total hypocrites, To say the U.S. did shit and britain did all the work, and yes I do see what that the brits did do the fighting before we joined.
you know what, you are typical hypocrite of today. You say that I'm ignorant, yet you don't realise say the U.S. did nothing. I can and do see that the british did a lot of fighting before the U.S. came in, but it wasn't until the U.S. came that any ground was taken. For example the battle of the argonne forest, the Americans pushed the Germans out of the forest, or what about Cantigny, Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood.
Finally, you brits look at the U.S. like we are evil nowadays with our recent battles, but You english were in nearly every one we were in. Still think I don't know shit?
Reading your comments over the past few days only confirms my initial remarks. You are a certified idiot. I see you have been busy reading up on the subject over the past couple of days as you are now quoting the names of some of the battle sites. Glad you followed my advice and picked up a book, keep it up & maybe one day you can talk with some authority.....
You fucking red coats know shit. Well, just a few of you. You for example, think you know it all and yet you provide little information on the your side. How the fuck am I to believe you? Typical of you brits.
The battle of the Somme claimed more lives in one day than any other battle in the history of the British Army with 60,000 casualites so soemwhat more important than you give it credit for. Once again you display a total lack of knowledge but hey your American and your ignorance is of no surprise
Ah, your just jealous. okay, your a sad, sad Aussie. You name one battle, and besides that, you can only bring up one battle. You seem to be completely oblivious to the fact that the U.S., 1. Can fight battles without losing every man, 2. The only reason the brits lasted so long was due to the supplies coming from the U.S.
You know you, I have no problem with the English. I respect that they fought like they did. But the asshole that I originally was responding to, said that the US did shit
Is that not ignorance? I am sorry that I have talked about the brits the way I have, but it was only because HerrHorst said that my country didn't do anything to contribute.
"There you go again, give me cold hard facts that you did anything important to the war than the freaking battle of the Somme. "
There is plenty of examples, Mons, Ypres (1st, 2nd and 3rd battles), Amiens (It was a combined effort- but led by a British general. The tactics used were revolutionary and broke the stalemate), Battle of Jutland (Destroyed the German navy allowing us to starve it). There are many many more.
Well said!! The Brits always think and say that they´re the nice guys....never done anything bad....always kind.....and of course they won every battle, every war by themselves....without help!! Because they´re the Brits. That´s why I can only lough about them. And yes, they maintain that we Germans are to blame for WW1.
........let me think?? Who used gas first?....hmm. The french probably! Or how come that they first published an article in a newspaper about the successfully new developed weapon? But actually they just had the idea and in battlefield it failed. So the Germans took it up and improved it - first used it successfuly in Ypres (chlorgas). I suggest you start to learn a little bit and we can go on talking later my friend.
"........let me think?? Who used gas first?....hmm. The french probably! Or how come that they first published an article in a newspaper about the successfully new developed weapon? But actually they just had the idea and in battlefield it failed. So the Germans took it up and improved it - first used it successfuly in Ypres (chlorgas).."
I think you will find Germans used gas first. The French might have planned it, but never got round to it.
Chlorine gas was first used by the gremans in 1915 and pumped across no mans land, the canadians did not know what it was and the marched through it, a mdeical officer then found that if you pissed on hankey or sock and covered your face then it helped hence the fist gas mask
if your expecting to watch a movie filled with blood and war its not what your going to get trust me there is some buts its properly not what your expecting dont get me wrong i loved the movie it was great
passchendaele movie sucked now that i saw it. the movie had hardly anything to do with war, and i hate it when war movies are sugar coated because than naieve people will never learn how bad the real war was.
what this is not saluting. a real war soldier would be rolling in their graves when they sugarcoat it. you ever seen the 1930 version of all quiet on the western front? that is a real movie because it makes it very clear war is nothing heroic. the soldier simply says, "we live in the trenches out there, we fight, we try not to get killed, sometimes we are. that's all."
not going to happen. i have a right to speak for myself. and there is not a thing you will say to convince me not to because this movie is a disgrace when you romanticize it.
The movie is great. I've seen it. I hope you guys get to see it in other parts of the world. It's really an incredible story of the carnage of war. While you're waiting for the movie to come, you could check out the book PASSCHENDAELE: CANADA'S TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY ON THE FIELDS OF FLANDERS, by Norman Leach, the guy who was the historical consultant on the Paul Gross movie.
Even though this is such a good movie, it is mostly false. A friend of mine was the neighbor of Dunne's for a few years. She of course got to know what his experiences were in the Great War.
He was not the lover of Mann's sister. Instead, he with a Scottish nurse he brought home to Alberta. He never died in battle. He lived after the war. There is more to it.
If you've ever watched any interviews with Paul Gross, he actually mentions that the character Michael Dunne is just based off of his grandfather. The beginning of the movie is a story that his grandfather told him. The rest was just based off of other stories of the war. It's not actually supposed to be his grandfather.
A very good friend of mine was Michael Dunne's friend. Yes, I have listened to those interviews. He must have been basing the most of Dunne's time in Ypres on other soldier's accounts. The real Dunne did fight in Passchendaele; he did live in Calgary; he did not die until many years after the war; I have parts of his conversations with my friend on paper.
In the movie, it is mostly true until he is brought back to Calgary.
You are just completely contradicting what I am saying, aren't you? I know that most of the character in the film is fictional, the real person is not.
Choose your words with care, please. "False" implies wrongness or an intent to deceive. In any case I imagine Paul Gross knows more about his grandfather's WW1 experiences than your friend who was just a neighbour. He revealed things to Paul Gross that he had never told anybody before.
I do admit that I should not have used the word "false". But my friend had been friends with him for many years and listened to what his life experiences were for just as long.
These men of all faiths and cultures, helped shape Britain into the great land that it is today, god bless those that paid the ultimate sacrifice, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them...LEST WE FORGET
Great movie. Perhaps over, or under-exaggerating the war. However, the film is extremely emotional and stressful, which is the intention. I recommend the movie for everyone, whether, or not you favor war films.
I beg the differ, The love aspect wasn't a let down, it added many emotions into the film, it spawned courage, strength, wisdom, and realizations for the characters. It actually enhanced the war aspect both in and away from battle. But everyone has the right to their own opinion, this is just mine
FINALLY, a youtube video without flaming! But in all seriousness this was an awsome video, next to saving private ryan. One thing i did notice is in the graveyard scene the headstones werent rendered enough and they looked like tic tacs scatterd across the hill.
realy tragic ... many men died... like in serbia in world war 1..... i an proud to be serbian my, grandfather fought and died , died on river drina and he fought side by side with general..... but half milion men is toooooo muchh man, fuuuuuuckkkkkk
when I watch combat movies, I often wonder how I would react on the battle feild. I guess you would run with your buddy by your side and follow your sergent's orders.
I am an American who has studied a lot about the two wars. I have to say, Canada has never been given its due by the world for its bravery and valor. I realize Canada was fighting in conjunction with its relationship with the UK. However, for a country that was never directly attacked by any of the enemies, the losses were substantial and all of its armed forces were key to securing the ends of the wars. Even to this day, Canada has asked nothing to the world in return.
Thank you it really did my heart good to hear you say that. But we couldnt have done it without you guys coming in and saving our asses in the end lol
actually, in both ww1 and ww2 canada probably contributed a lot more than the united states, we got the job done when no one else could and we advanced farther than any other allied nation in normandy. we were also fighting the germans in ww2 a lot sooner than the yanks
Well we where kinda tied up fighting the Japanese too. And you did use allot of our tanks and weapons. I'd say as WWII goes we could pretty much call it even.
yea that is true, but maybe the fact that the US came in late in WW2, the US didn't join the war until 1941 when Pearl Harbour was attacked. It was also the Canadians that supplied Weapons, Amo, clothes and etc thanks to C.D Howe. He ran Canada like a factory, and thanks to him at that time Candians were well known to the whole nation.
The US contributed more men in 6 months than the Canadians did in the entire war. It isn't a slight on Canada, just a fact. The Canadians were well known for their prowess, but they were still, relatively speaking, a minor manpower contributor to the whole.
Well Canadians had quality on April 9-12, 1917 when they took Vimy Ridge from the Germans ...June 6th 1944, when they were only ones to accomplish thier objectives on D-Day.
...March - April 15 1945 when Canadians liberated Holland.
As for the Germans being pathetic at war, we were single-handedly marching over all of Europe and into North Africa and Russia. As J.B. Lemair once said, "Though the Germans lost the war, it took the world to unite against them."
I'm referring to World War II, just so you know. World War I was a senseless war, although if Germany had one, we wouldn't have had World War II to fight.
Russia was their allie at first, and so was Yugoslavia which had one of the strongest militaries in the world at that time,Romania Italy and Austria-Hungary were also allies
yeah i doubt the germans are pathetic at war. I'd say that its actually the canadians who had better planning timing, and over all skill. and after all, there were like 5X as many allied then german in WW1, so it wouldnt have lasted nearly as long as it did. so even though the germans were apparently the "enemy" in world war 1 i respect their courage and skill
You fucking dumbass, Canada was in the war the same time the British were. Do you recall the battle of Dieppe? I don't think so, since the allies dumped most of our troops there and had them slaughtered.
Of course, we as Canadians can't do jack, I keep forgetting that little fact. But please, say this shit to my great Grandfather, who was a sniper in the war, killing so many people and had dementia and other mental sicknesses. Say that to the other Canuck who had his legs and arms blasted off.
say that to those who liberated Holland, to those who took Vimy Ridge, to those snipers in operation Andaconda, to those who took Afghan airports prior to the war, to those who accomplished their objectives on D-Day,
ure absolutely right!!! if you think about it, its america that cant do jack and canada CAN DO EVERYTHING!!!! canada can do wonders with their small army and america can barely do anything with their huge army. i bet americans couldnt have taken vimy ridge if they were there!!! and yet canada with its what like 30000 men took it in 4 days??? its not a miracle though, those germans should have expected it! go canada!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the movie is being premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept 4, and will be in theatres around remembrance day..it's going to be incredible..i got to see a lot of the dailies before they added any effects and it was already spectacular..
My Grandfather fought in WW1 from Hamilton. He would never speak of it. He had a wife in France that just disappeared. I am sure many people did.He came back to Canada and married my Grandmother after the war. I still remember the smell of his pipe tobacco (Velvet)and himself sitting by the fireplace reading. WW1 never gets much play in history. But very interested in these movies. G. father Canadian, Great G. English, G.mother Scots. Yet can't be angry, just sad at carnage.
the candaians were running over the corpses of the kiwis who were sent to ther fate by our trusted british commanders. they packed the mud, they filled the holes. new zealands darkest day in our history.thanks canada for avenging us. my decendent who lived & died there are legends in our family
lol damn straight, i know it can be an easy mistake to make by appearance but fuck we get pissed when it happens. Americans like it though, when they travel a lot of them say they're canadian because everybody hates their country
You fucking idiot, I am an American and I will say it with pride. While our government makes bad choices the people have to live with them. People who hate Americans because of the war in Iraq or the many others have no freaking idea what it is actually like for us. You think we want to fight? Do ?ou think we like seeing neighbors, brothers, wifes, and other humans being twisted, maimed, or blown away? Don't talk bad about us until you know what it's like for us.
I never said that you lie about your nationality, just that others do. Also there was and is no draft into the army, and going to Iraq is, to the my knowledge, not mandatory. War is never a good thing, likewise for the fact that people are killed by it. This war is unnecessesary, just like Vietnam was unnessesary, but there is a striking difference between them: this time, people WANT to fight there. I cannot understand that. Dont toss 911 at me as a reason why before watching Loose Change, btw.
No, there isn't a draft and I know that. however, people seem to think all Americans are jackasses just because of our government. and when I say we have to, I mean that our soldiers don't want to. Our National Gaurd is over there instead of here where they should be. People also seem to think that the U.S. just likes to attack smaller countries or start wars, not saying that you said that, and it pisses us off. Anyone who hides their nationality should hang their heads in shame.
A sad excuse for a war movie. I realize that filming a battle is very expensive, but Gross should have at least stuck with military planning rather than some sappy love story back in Canada. The final 20 mins or so were good, but the rest was God-awful.
Should have been titled "Love In Time Of War" or somesuch.
1 star out of 5.
babajii321 2 months ago
Passchendaele, The Lost Batallion, Fly Boy's....
Not to many WWI moveis out there, never realy have been. Holly Wood is starting to come out with alot of remakes of old moveis and a few TV shows. It's a good trend.
But one movei I think alot of us action fans would like to see remade for the modern screen is (What Price Glory). Cut back on the love story in it and center mostly on the Marines, with todays effects and acting I think it would be pretty good !
Herbymac0811 1 year ago
The Fallen will never be forgotten,
the Veteran will ever be hounoured. (WO I & WO II)
Last Post still peals in Ypres everyday. Peace from Belgium.
BrugesFan23 1 year ago
I thought the ending was ridiculous. I loved the film right up till the last 5 minutes or so which were just stupid. BBC did a brilliant WW1 drama with that kid from Harry Potter in it.
MEHOLE 1 year ago
i know the allies were good but people gotta give some credit to the Germans. its mind boggling how they can take on 2 fronts at once and still hold. and ww2 they did pretty good for 1 country
paulinotou 1 year ago
My Grandfather fought the Hun at Passchendaele. I cannot but help but to hate the Hun and their leadership, such a waste of good men....if I were German I would be ashamed.
thm149 1 year ago
@thm149 ashamed of whot the peaple just folowed orders just like we did if we had lost would you say ohh im ashamed of my self for fighting a war that i thought was right and just no ofcourse you wouldnt so dont say things like that
dean11081988 1 year ago
My Grandfather was in that battle. He was in charge of the horse that pull the guns to the front. He also lost his arm in that war although we do not no what battle he lost it in. He had sever PTSD and never talk about the war. I have this great photo of him riding one of the horses.
mahalcat 1 year ago
"victory" yeah 6 miles captured by death of 500000 soldiers.
WielkiWarchlak 1 year ago
@WielkiWarchlak Not 500,000 deaths, it was 500,000 casualties, most of whom were wounded.
MrShaneVicious 1 year ago
Actualy the first recorded use of gas was in August 1914 by the French to slow down the German advance. No fighting was taking place in April. They used a type of tear gas which was designed not to kill. Later that year the germans used gas shells which caused sneezing fits.
But the first reconised gas attack was Chlorine gas in April 1915 against the French in Ypres Belgium
axlefish 2 years ago
@axlefish The 1st Use of Gas was against the Russians, in Feb 1915
MrShaneVicious 1 year ago
@MrShaneVicious No, the french were the first who used gas.
BigMek456 1 year ago
@BigMek456 No they weren't. The Germans were the 1st to use gas in warfare, against the Russians at Balimov, in January 1915. I have a degree in History and the military history of Europe was a particular interest of mine.
MrShaneVicious 1 year ago
@MrShaneVicious Do you mean poison gas? Because the french used tear gas against germans in august 1914.
BigMek456 1 year ago
@BigMek456 Yes, gas intended to kill opposing soldiers.
MrShaneVicious 1 year ago
@MrShaneVicious No they weren't, the Persians used it against the Romans almost 2000 years ago; so you obviously don't have a degree in History :)
superenglish1 10 months ago
@superenglish1 you're A nitwit, please stop posting to me dunce
MrShaneVicious 10 months ago
@MrShaneVicious How am I a nitwit or a dunce? A dunce is a jester and I'm obviously not joking about this; and I'm not a half brain because I've just proved you wrong, so why don't you shut up and come back when you say something good to say?
superenglish1 10 months ago
The Germans gave the Canadians the nickname "Storm Troopers" becuase of their fighting skills in combat during WWI
BroadCastTuber 2 years ago 6
@BroadCastTuber I think they called them "Shock Troopers" not storm troopers, I
don't know for sure. All I know is that Canada kicked some serious ass in ww1.
OutdoorSurvivalist1 1 year ago
Canadians sure know how to fight the wars. good on em
Love4SK 2 years ago 4
ALBERTA!
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!!
LordWellington15 2 years ago 11
oh he posted the preveiw.....
starwarsdudet48 2 years ago
if it cmae out in 08 y was it posted in 07 s dum.....
starwarsdudet48 2 years ago
This came out in 2008.
warpedcomedy 2 years ago
I shake my head in disbelief reading these pro Nazi comments that it was not inhumane to use gas, until the wind direction changed during the Battle of Ypres and they chocked in their own vomit. Also the Germans did not like the fact that Americans used a very "inhumane" weapon in the trenches - a remington 870 pump - great for trench Hun clearing at close range.
architectdesigner11 2 years ago 3
Australians and some British units also used shotguns. That's where the Americans got the idea.
1Dougy85 2 years ago
@architectdesigner11
How exactly would that be "pro-nazi" in light of the nazi party not having been founded until 1920 and the battle in Ypres having occurred in 1914?
That said, the chlorine gas used at Ypres would've been hell, particularly for soldiers who managed to remain conscious. However, to survive the spread of a shotgun in the trenches sounds excruciating beyond most comparison.
coolionatio 2 months ago
Aren't you glad we banned chemical weapons?
It's stuff like that makes me pine for the days when we fought wars mainly by chopping each other to pieces. No messy NBCs and no risk of nuclear annihilation.
Mazryonh 2 years ago
I'm very proud to be Canadian at the point!
<3 Paul Gross!!
edmtn16 2 years ago 2
You have also tried to deny that the Germans were the first to use gas, or that German supplies were stable and constant in 1917.
Azog150 2 years ago
No, not tried to deny........I DENY!
Theories, all just theories. Because those who wrote history books are the winners! If Germany had won one could read what I said in the history books of today and what you say would just be theories.
Anyway, we can´t change it. And believe me, I wouldn´t even change it if I could because when I walk around in Germany I know that I´m in the best place on planet mother earth (and I´been to England too). We couldn´t have gone out better of all that shit!!
machierl 2 years ago
In WW1, the British blockade nearly had Germany starved of supplies etc. Without US intervention, the war probably would have dragged on to 1919, and been even more costly for us, but we would have won eventually.
Azog150 2 years ago
That´s what you think and I can´t change it! But one question: What do you think was the U.S´intention to enter war in 1917? German absolute submarine war? No! That´s the plea! The real reason is that the U.S. spent so much money on British war (supply and so on) and they realized that there was no more chance for the British to win the war. They also knew that there was no possibility to get back all the debts from a country which lost the war........the rest I don´t have to explain!
machierl 2 years ago
"The real reason is that the U.S. spent so much money on British war and they realized that there was no more chance for the British to win the war. They also knew that there was no possibility to get back all the debts from a country which lost the war........the rest I don´t have to explain!"
Good point. That may well have been a strong motive. But the main reason was the fact that the Germans enticed Mexico to attack the US, causing outrage in the US population.
Azog150 2 years ago
...knew very well that 5 other ships had been sunk at a certain route in the week before! So they ordered a ship with many U.S. civilians on bord to take exactly the same route where the German submarine was known to be. It would originally have taken a complete different course. Ever heard about that? Don´t think so!
There´s a difference between the Brits and us Germans. We´ve both done big shit. We Germans even worse than you. But we stand by it and most of us regret. Do you also??
machierl 2 years ago
Of course- we accept full responsibility for the persecution of natives and of being the first to set up concentration camps etc. But I don't think these WW1 conspiracy theories about Britain are much to go on- becuase after all, they are just that, theories.
The truth is that American public opinion was turning against the Germans the more the war progressed and it was inevitable they would get involved eventually if the war wasn't already over.
Azog150 2 years ago
By the way, the blockade had already been there before and it was an annoying thing but actually it wouln´t have brought the axis powers close to defeat as they still had the supply route from Germany over Austrian-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey till Iraq (there´s enough oil and you know what it´s good for ;)
So you finally also know why the Allies tried so ambitiously to take Galipoli and other places in the orient. They weren´t there for fun to fight the Turks.
machierl 2 years ago
I know that. Which is why we launched the successful campaign into Palestine, and why we encourage the Arabs to revolt. Germany wouldn't have been able to count of that supply for much longer.
The one place it may have been able to get supplies is Russia after the Bolsheviks signed over most of Russia's European territories. Point is, Germany was slowly being starved of supplies. We had won most of the colonial battles as well, so they couln't get supplies from there either.
Azog150 2 years ago
Holy Shit!! Now you come along with the Mexican story! The worst fake of WW1. Zimmermann note is what this is called in history language! A telegram from Berlin to the German ambassador in New York to contact Mexican politics. Fight the U.S. to gain back the land you lost to them. Well...strange that the Germans would have had to use British cables to send such a telegram to the States! It was a fake by the British my friend! Lusitania incidence was a cool-blooded happening as well. The Brits...
machierl 2 years ago
About your other comment, I don't know any Brits who have claimed that. We are all incredibly grateful to our allies. We just don't like it when Americans always say 'we saved your ass' (I know that is true in terms of supplies, but even then, we could have won both wars without US military intervention, it just would have dragged on for much longer and been much more costly.
Anyways, respect to all troops who fought (On all sides). WW1 was truly fucked up.
Azog150 2 years ago 2
But it is like that my friend. Don´t get me wrong. I don´t have anything against Britain of today. But it´s just that in the past you were the most fucked up bastards for us Germans (and I think the other way around it was the same ;)
Anyway, I regard the newer generations of Germans as the biggest winner of these wars.
WW1 and WW2 were both truly fucked up! And yes, the Allies saved your arses! You could have resisted but you would have gone down! And in reality you know that...
machierl 2 years ago
We couldn't have done it without US supplies, I know that. But it wasn't necessary for US forces to intervene (Though thank god they did). The Russians would have eventually beaten you back in World War 2 (Although the chances are, without US intervention, Western Europe may have also fallen to communism).
Azog150 2 years ago
i loved this movie
CHUBBYBANNA 2 years ago
i saw the movie what a waste !!! it was a fricken love story i mean it was good but there was maybe...20minutes of fighting out of 2 hours pretty much like fricken pearl harbour
grapesoda1597 3 years ago
Lol maybe you should have done your research before seeing it. I loved it.
foist101 2 years ago
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TashaRules 3 years ago
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TashaRules 3 years ago
Nope. It was Private Michael Freeman that died. Not Cpl. Michael Freeman.
ytkillaz 3 years ago
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TashaRules 3 years ago
Makes me sad when I hear people trying to belittle the imput of different nations into a global conflict. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Great Britain and The United States all played crucial roles in it.
That's the point of an alliance, you lose together and you win together.
My grandad's generation would not hear a bad word said about any of those countries mentioned above, or the part their boys played in overall victory, and that generation's opinion counts.
kitten1300 3 years ago 5
Thumbs up.
foist101 2 years ago
StormoftheNorth
-2. The only reason the brits lasted so long was due to the supplies coming from the U.S.-
This was trade, the supplies werent gifts. Other nations also traded with Britain and also traded with Germany. Considering the Americans in France wore British Uniforms, Helmets and used British Rifles and French Field Guns its funny you exagerate that point.
You want British actions during the war?
Try researching Mons, First Ypres, Messines Ridge, the Somme to name a few.
BigChiefMullet 3 years ago
actually that is a complete piece of bullshit. this is about the 1st world war - there were no u boats and the us did nothing untill 1917. in the 2nd world war one country made more trucks than italy japan and germany combined, they made 16000 fighter planes, trained more pilots, 3rd largest navy and 3rd largest airforce for the alllies..amazing...but wait that wasn't the us, that was canada.....
UpstairsMaid 3 years ago
Batigol-
By the end of the Battle of the Somme the British Army had greatly improved. It was better led, better armed and contained hundreds of thousands of battle hardened soldiers. The German Army never recovered from the losses it sustained during the battle.
BigChiefMullet 3 years ago
the battle of the somme was the bloodiest battle in history.
UpstairsMaid 3 years ago
I think what this movie clip and this discussion shows is that 'history' is a dynamic creature that changes with the perspective of the author and the student. In Australia we see Paschendaele as a tragic meat grinder of mud and blood which chewed up the 4 Australian divisions in France with the last being withdrawn before Mouquet Farm was finally captured - by Canadians.
All views of these types of actions are coloured by the national viewpoint as well. Read some of the French literature.
shaunc2267 3 years ago
they should make a movie about the 100 Days starting with Amiens.
andrelebaron 3 years ago
damm straight
Darkknight7853 3 years ago
it was such a good movie
ebray96 3 years ago
90% of soldeirs in the canadian army of world war one were actually born in britain.
iratecabbie 3 years ago
Alright look at the argonne offensive, The U.S. Beat the Germans back out of the forest. Or Cantigny, Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
mate, The Somme? Regardless of losses
Passchendale, the tunnelling under the German trenches.
If I'm honest, World War 1 isn't my main topic. But I could name plenty of things from World War 2.
But don't be giving me "you red coats hid in the trenches for the majority of the war". It's just plain ignorant and if you weren't such an ill-bred, patriotic, bigoted prick, you might have realised that.
HerrHorst303 3 years ago
this will be my last post. I am very patriotic to both my home county and my country of ancestry, germany. anyways I do see what your saying, and I have been a bit of a prick. but your saying that the U.S. and Canada did nothing during the war, which is a little ignorant on your part. Also don't forget that the U.S. played a important role in the Second World War.
All and all we were fighting on the same side, so let's not fight any longer, and I'm sorry for the way I dishonored you & Britan
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
nice, nice. Really loving that british charm.
I'll try and communicate. You stupid bloody wanker, you red coats hid in trenches for the majority of the war. You gained SHIT.
When the U.S. and Canada came, that was when real combat started. And you know what, the allies actually gained land instead of losing every single one of our men in a single charge.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
So much ignorance in one small post.
BigChiefMullet 3 years ago 2
I suggest you go back to basics and read some worthy literature on the subject. There was plenty of real combat before the USA joined the war you absolute dolt. Amatuer experts like you make me laugh in disbelief at your naive remarks that betray your total ignorance.
7SLR 3 years ago
Did I not say that I was sorry and that I wanted to end this, you stupid dumb shit. I am 16 fucking years old, and I still know the facts over you. You hid in fucking TRENCHES, the whole damn war.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
You are as dumb as dog shit and if you had read and understood the nature of WW1 then you would not be making ridiculous statements about troops hiding in trenches. Your typical of youth today, think you know it all and know nothing.
7SLR 3 years ago
ya doesnt that guy realize that americans used the trenches as well
majorpayne2213 3 years ago
oh I do realize that, I have read so many books on the subject of world war 1. However what the argument started over was that the U.S. and Canada did nothing during the war. Is that not ignorant? I can see why you guys don't like what I'm saying, but you are being complete and total hypocrites, To say the U.S. did shit and britain did all the work, and yes I do see what that the brits did do the fighting before we joined.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
you know what, you are typical hypocrite of today. You say that I'm ignorant, yet you don't realise say the U.S. did nothing. I can and do see that the british did a lot of fighting before the U.S. came in, but it wasn't until the U.S. came that any ground was taken. For example the battle of the argonne forest, the Americans pushed the Germans out of the forest, or what about Cantigny, Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
Finally, you brits look at the U.S. like we are evil nowadays with our recent battles, but You english were in nearly every one we were in. Still think I don't know shit?
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
Reading your comments over the past few days only confirms my initial remarks. You are a certified idiot. I see you have been busy reading up on the subject over the past couple of days as you are now quoting the names of some of the battle sites. Glad you followed my advice and picked up a book, keep it up & maybe one day you can talk with some authority.....
7SLR 3 years ago
You fucking red coats know shit. Well, just a few of you. You for example, think you know it all and yet you provide little information on the your side. How the fuck am I to believe you? Typical of you brits.
I suppose you also blame the Germans for the war?
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
I have come to the conclusion that I have been conversing with a total retard so just leave me alone you fool.
7SLR 3 years ago
oi m8 leave im the fuck alone he loves his country as i love mine(england) hes just defending its honour
waylander6102 3 years ago
thank you
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
This tool has dishonouring the British Armies fighting record in WW1 you arsehole. I happen to be English as well...
7SLR 3 years ago
There you go again, give me cold hard facts that you did anything important to the war than the freaking battle of the Somme.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
The battle of the Somme claimed more lives in one day than any other battle in the history of the British Army with 60,000 casualites so soemwhat more important than you give it credit for. Once again you display a total lack of knowledge but hey your American and your ignorance is of no surprise
7SLR 3 years ago
Ah, your just jealous. okay, your a sad, sad Aussie. You name one battle, and besides that, you can only bring up one battle. You seem to be completely oblivious to the fact that the U.S., 1. Can fight battles without losing every man, 2. The only reason the brits lasted so long was due to the supplies coming from the U.S.
You know you, I have no problem with the English. I respect that they fought like they did. But the asshole that I originally was responding to, said that the US did shit
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
Is that not ignorance? I am sorry that I have talked about the brits the way I have, but it was only because HerrHorst said that my country didn't do anything to contribute.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
The Somme was only important as a lesson on what NOT to do. Not really a positive for the British army.
batigol47 3 years ago
"There you go again, give me cold hard facts that you did anything important to the war than the freaking battle of the Somme. "
There is plenty of examples, Mons, Ypres (1st, 2nd and 3rd battles), Amiens (It was a combined effort- but led by a British general. The tactics used were revolutionary and broke the stalemate), Battle of Jutland (Destroyed the German navy allowing us to starve it). There are many many more.
Azog150 2 years ago
Well said!! The Brits always think and say that they´re the nice guys....never done anything bad....always kind.....and of course they won every battle, every war by themselves....without help!! Because they´re the Brits. That´s why I can only lough about them. And yes, they maintain that we Germans are to blame for WW1.
Happy New Year
machierl 3 years ago
Well it wasn't us who murdered 6 million Jews now was it?
Who used gas?
Babykillers aka the Zepellins
The irony of being lectured on how to behave in a war by a German. Now that is funny.
LiverpoolBear 3 years ago
........let me think?? Who used gas first?....hmm. The french probably! Or how come that they first published an article in a newspaper about the successfully new developed weapon? But actually they just had the idea and in battlefield it failed. So the Germans took it up and improved it - first used it successfuly in Ypres (chlorgas). I suggest you start to learn a little bit and we can go on talking later my friend.
machierl 3 years ago
Of course I need to learn. Indeed comments like yours are the last bastion of someone who really needs to heed his own advice.
LiverpoolBear 3 years ago
"........let me think?? Who used gas first?....hmm. The french probably! Or how come that they first published an article in a newspaper about the successfully new developed weapon? But actually they just had the idea and in battlefield it failed. So the Germans took it up and improved it - first used it successfuly in Ypres (chlorgas).."
I think you will find Germans used gas first. The French might have planned it, but never got round to it.
Azog150 2 years ago
Chlorine gas was first used by the gremans in 1915 and pumped across no mans land, the canadians did not know what it was and the marched through it, a mdeical officer then found that if you pissed on hankey or sock and covered your face then it helped hence the fist gas mask
axlefish 2 years ago
acually it was used april of 1914
haloninja01 2 years ago
you mean "ended" the War
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
if your expecting to watch a movie filled with blood and war its not what your going to get trust me there is some buts its properly not what your expecting dont get me wrong i loved the movie it was great
Canuckshousz 3 years ago
passchendaele movie sucked now that i saw it. the movie had hardly anything to do with war, and i hate it when war movies are sugar coated because than naieve people will never learn how bad the real war was.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
your name is fitting. i found the movie to be a good reflection on what it was really like.
go watch Saw V if you want to see pointless, stupid violence (the V stands to five by the way ultradumbass, not violence.
attananightshadow 3 years ago
you are a dumbass if you think that. this movie was clearly sugar coated.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
ya man seriously we souldn't crictize the movie lets just all salute the troops
Canuckshousz 3 years ago
what this is not saluting. a real war soldier would be rolling in their graves when they sugarcoat it. you ever seen the 1930 version of all quiet on the western front? that is a real movie because it makes it very clear war is nothing heroic. the soldier simply says, "we live in the trenches out there, we fight, we try not to get killed, sometimes we are. that's all."
ultradumbass 3 years ago
I totaly agree mate
100%!
HerrHorst303 3 years ago
keep ur opinions to urslef
Canuckshousz 3 years ago
not going to happen. i have a right to speak for myself. and there is not a thing you will say to convince me not to because this movie is a disgrace when you romanticize it.
ultradumbass 3 years ago
The movie is great. I've seen it. I hope you guys get to see it in other parts of the world. It's really an incredible story of the carnage of war. While you're waiting for the movie to come, you could check out the book PASSCHENDAELE: CANADA'S TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY ON THE FIELDS OF FLANDERS, by Norman Leach, the guy who was the historical consultant on the Paul Gross movie.
niklb 3 years ago
ya i saw it to.. movie was great....
RangerGX9 3 years ago
Even though this is such a good movie, it is mostly false. A friend of mine was the neighbor of Dunne's for a few years. She of course got to know what his experiences were in the Great War.
He was not the lover of Mann's sister. Instead, he with a Scottish nurse he brought home to Alberta. He never died in battle. He lived after the war. There is more to it.
Solechnaya 3 years ago
Yes, but its a movie, they had to change the the story line for that purpose.
kime789 3 years ago
Yeah, Hollywood always seems to push things.
Solechnaya 3 years ago
Yeah, except for the fact that its not Hollywood.
kime789 3 years ago
I know. But this movie is still mostly false. False as in the lives of the main characters.
Solechnaya 3 years ago
Is a movie, not a biography.
He is only basing the characters life, not reinacting it!
kime789 3 years ago
Yes I agree with Kime. They're not doing a biography about Dunne, they're reenacting it. Reenacting being the key word.
BlackParadexGirl 3 years ago
If you've ever watched any interviews with Paul Gross, he actually mentions that the character Michael Dunne is just based off of his grandfather. The beginning of the movie is a story that his grandfather told him. The rest was just based off of other stories of the war. It's not actually supposed to be his grandfather.
7H3N05K3Y 3 years ago
Do you really trust some movie maker?
A very good friend of mine was Michael Dunne's friend. Yes, I have listened to those interviews. He must have been basing the most of Dunne's time in Ypres on other soldier's accounts. The real Dunne did fight in Passchendaele; he did live in Calgary; he did not die until many years after the war; I have parts of his conversations with my friend on paper.
In the movie, it is mostly true until he is brought back to Calgary.
Solechnaya 3 years ago
You do know is a fictional character? HE was based of of Paul Gross' Grandfather.
clineb788 3 years ago
You are just completely contradicting what I am saying, aren't you? I know that most of the character in the film is fictional, the real person is not.
Solechnaya 3 years ago
Choose your words with care, please. "False" implies wrongness or an intent to deceive. In any case I imagine Paul Gross knows more about his grandfather's WW1 experiences than your friend who was just a neighbour. He revealed things to Paul Gross that he had never told anybody before.
gurney134 3 years ago
I do admit that I should not have used the word "false". But my friend had been friends with him for many years and listened to what his life experiences were for just as long.
Solechnaya 3 years ago
These men of all faiths and cultures, helped shape Britain into the great land that it is today, god bless those that paid the ultimate sacrifice, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them...LEST WE FORGET
Somme/Arass/Ypres/Passchendaele 1914-1918
ProUnionist 3 years ago
Lets not forget that these men helped shape Canada too
MYVnosekai 3 years ago
I wanna watch so bad!
vercingetorix9 3 years ago
Great movie. Perhaps over, or under-exaggerating the war. However, the film is extremely emotional and stressful, which is the intention. I recommend the movie for everyone, whether, or not you favor war films.
Cr3ativity 3 years ago
it was a great one, better then Hollywood could have ever made it
silent0saint 3 years ago
I didnt like the fact that the war was a second priorety in the movie, the first priority seemed to be a love story and that was a bit of a letdown
AdamantCanadian 3 years ago
I beg the differ, The love aspect wasn't a let down, it added many emotions into the film, it spawned courage, strength, wisdom, and realizations for the characters. It actually enhanced the war aspect both in and away from battle. But everyone has the right to their own opinion, this is just mine
silent0saint 3 years ago
FINALLY, a youtube video without flaming! But in all seriousness this was an awsome video, next to saving private ryan. One thing i did notice is in the graveyard scene the headstones werent rendered enough and they looked like tic tacs scatterd across the hill.
anonnamous43 3 years ago
It just came in 2nd in the box office.
the Canadian one, why you have to put down Canadian cinema?
violentMarshmallow 3 years ago
He's probably never seen Bon Cop/Bad Cop either. That was a kick ass flick, and I am sure this one will be too.
McMahonHater 3 years ago
realy tragic ... many men died... like in serbia in world war 1..... i an proud to be serbian my, grandfather fought and died , died on river drina and he fought side by side with general..... but half milion men is toooooo muchh man, fuuuuuuckkkkkk
Zaklopac 3 years ago
when I watch combat movies, I often wonder how I would react on the battle feild. I guess you would run with your buddy by your side and follow your sergent's orders.
xxxnewbreedxxx 3 years ago
tragic, truly tragic....
foreverwii 3 years ago
So November 2008??
Will it be in cinemas in rest of the world to?
Staatssicherheit 3 years ago
it opened everywhere last friday.
metalgod2347 3 years ago
I am an American who has studied a lot about the two wars. I have to say, Canada has never been given its due by the world for its bravery and valor. I realize Canada was fighting in conjunction with its relationship with the UK. However, for a country that was never directly attacked by any of the enemies, the losses were substantial and all of its armed forces were key to securing the ends of the wars. Even to this day, Canada has asked nothing to the world in return.
sillygilly25 3 years ago 13
Thank you for the praise. Our big brother to the south is equally heroic. Thanks again.
Tomex13 3 years ago
Thank you it really did my heart good to hear you say that. But we couldnt have done it without you guys coming in and saving our asses in the end lol
72Canadian72 3 years ago
are you huys dating now?
ty1977 3 years ago
no the british messed more stuff in the somme and paschendale cause of Douglas haig his stubborness
TheScreenWorX 3 years ago
actually, in both ww1 and ww2 canada probably contributed a lot more than the united states, we got the job done when no one else could and we advanced farther than any other allied nation in normandy. we were also fighting the germans in ww2 a lot sooner than the yanks
canadarulez123 3 years ago
Well we where kinda tied up fighting the Japanese too. And you did use allot of our tanks and weapons. I'd say as WWII goes we could pretty much call it even.
m1rock 3 years ago
Deal
doop1232 3 years ago
yea that is true, but maybe the fact that the US came in late in WW2, the US didn't join the war until 1941 when Pearl Harbour was attacked. It was also the Canadians that supplied Weapons, Amo, clothes and etc thanks to C.D Howe. He ran Canada like a factory, and thanks to him at that time Candians were well known to the whole nation.
ESFCFIGHTER 3 years ago
We all did our share ok? Lets not get arguing on this exceptional movie.
anonnamous43 3 years ago
The US contributed more men in 6 months than the Canadians did in the entire war. It isn't a slight on Canada, just a fact. The Canadians were well known for their prowess, but they were still, relatively speaking, a minor manpower contributor to the whole.
batigol47 3 years ago
dont be a hater
SP27O 3 years ago
i miss spelled it,sue me
CelticCanuck4 3 years ago
Well Canadians had quality on April 9-12, 1917 when they took Vimy Ridge from the Germans ...June 6th 1944, when they were only ones to accomplish thier objectives on D-Day.
...March - April 15 1945 when Canadians liberated Holland.
Or maybe the Germans are just pathetic at war,
silent0saint 3 years ago
It was a joke...
As for the Germans being pathetic at war, we were single-handedly marching over all of Europe and into North Africa and Russia. As J.B. Lemair once said, "Though the Germans lost the war, it took the world to unite against them."
Friendo1231 3 years ago
I'm referring to World War II, just so you know. World War I was a senseless war, although if Germany had one, we wouldn't have had World War II to fight.
Friendo1231 3 years ago
*won
Sorry. Typo.
Friendo1231 3 years ago
ya exceot for the fact that u werent alone
nickkipguitar 3 years ago
Russia was their allie at first, and so was Yugoslavia which had one of the strongest militaries in the world at that time,Romania Italy and Austria-Hungary were also allies
CanadaForce 3 years ago
yeah i doubt the germans are pathetic at war. I'd say that its actually the canadians who had better planning timing, and over all skill. and after all, there were like 5X as many allied then german in WW1, so it wouldnt have lasted nearly as long as it did. so even though the germans were apparently the "enemy" in world war 1 i respect their courage and skill
cabbi9 3 years ago
My Great Grandfather served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment.
CelticCanuck4 3 years ago
My Great-Grandfather served on the SMS Wiesbaden: Lt.z.s. Lothar Albrecht von Landenhardt. Died at Jutland.
Friendo1231 3 years ago
Your remark "Canadians with Quality hahaha," you state your GreatGrandpapa died at Jutland,mine survived Beamount Memel.Research that.
CelticCanuck4 3 years ago
lol...it's Beaumont Hamel..lol..if you're going to make shit up, and least make sure it's CORRECT shit..lol
hazelchaos 3 years ago
You fucking dumbass, Canada was in the war the same time the British were. Do you recall the battle of Dieppe? I don't think so, since the allies dumped most of our troops there and had them slaughtered.
Of course, we as Canadians can't do jack, I keep forgetting that little fact. But please, say this shit to my great Grandfather, who was a sniper in the war, killing so many people and had dementia and other mental sicknesses. Say that to the other Canuck who had his legs and arms blasted off.
backmaskman 3 years ago 2
say that to those who liberated Holland, to those who took Vimy Ridge, to those snipers in operation Andaconda, to those who took Afghan airports prior to the war, to those who accomplished their objectives on D-Day,
America has quantity, we Canadians have quality!
silent0saint 3 years ago
ure absolutely right!!! if you think about it, its america that cant do jack and canada CAN DO EVERYTHING!!!! canada can do wonders with their small army and america can barely do anything with their huge army. i bet americans couldnt have taken vimy ridge if they were there!!! and yet canada with its what like 30000 men took it in 4 days??? its not a miracle though, those germans should have expected it! go canada!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cabbi9 3 years ago 3
I believe they took vimy ridge within a day...
backmaskman 3 years ago 2
my cousins in the movie, hes a german
comedycamcrane 3 years ago
my cousin is not in the movie.
donnergott013 3 years ago
I'm Cpl Freeman from the video...
the movie is being premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept 4, and will be in theatres around remembrance day..it's going to be incredible..i got to see a lot of the dailies before they added any effects and it was already spectacular..
hazelchaos 3 years ago
My Grandfather fought in WW1 from Hamilton. He would never speak of it. He had a wife in France that just disappeared. I am sure many people did.He came back to Canada and married my Grandmother after the war. I still remember the smell of his pipe tobacco (Velvet)and himself sitting by the fireplace reading. WW1 never gets much play in history. But very interested in these movies. G. father Canadian, Great G. English, G.mother Scots. Yet can't be angry, just sad at carnage.
tomdownard4179 3 years ago
I never heard of this film ? is it out yet ?
S1NG15 3 years ago
November 11, Rememberance Day.
danzax1 3 years ago
when does this come out
samkf97 3 years ago
the last surviviving british soldier, harry patch ,fought in the batle, he even said in an interview it was a slaughter of human beings
enjoi5050 3 years ago
the candaians were running over the corpses of the kiwis who were sent to ther fate by our trusted british commanders. they packed the mud, they filled the holes. new zealands darkest day in our history.thanks canada for avenging us. my decendent who lived & died there are legends in our family
bullwaa 3 years ago
There's a difference between America and Canada, you ignorant self-righteous twat.
LeBraconnierDuCanada 3 years ago
exactly why I said it hahahahah
I knew it would piss one of you off!:)
HerrHorst303 3 years ago
lol damn straight, i know it can be an easy mistake to make by appearance but fuck we get pissed when it happens. Americans like it though, when they travel a lot of them say they're canadian because everybody hates their country
gofojibwas 3 years ago
You fucking idiot, I am an American and I will say it with pride. While our government makes bad choices the people have to live with them. People who hate Americans because of the war in Iraq or the many others have no freaking idea what it is actually like for us. You think we want to fight? Do ?ou think we like seeing neighbors, brothers, wifes, and other humans being twisted, maimed, or blown away? Don't talk bad about us until you know what it's like for us.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago
I never said that you lie about your nationality, just that others do. Also there was and is no draft into the army, and going to Iraq is, to the my knowledge, not mandatory. War is never a good thing, likewise for the fact that people are killed by it. This war is unnecessesary, just like Vietnam was unnessesary, but there is a striking difference between them: this time, people WANT to fight there. I cannot understand that. Dont toss 911 at me as a reason why before watching Loose Change, btw.
gofojibwas 3 years ago
No, there isn't a draft and I know that. however, people seem to think all Americans are jackasses just because of our government. and when I say we have to, I mean that our soldiers don't want to. Our National Gaurd is over there instead of here where they should be. People also seem to think that the U.S. just likes to attack smaller countries or start wars, not saying that you said that, and it pisses us off. Anyone who hides their nationality should hang their heads in shame.
StormoftheNorth 3 years ago