Armistice Day

Armistice Day Facts & Quotes

• More than 70 million military personnel were mobilized throughout the WWI on both sides. Most of them were Europeans.
• 20 million people were killed during World War I. Approximately 9 million were combatants and 7 million were civilians, making it one of the most deadly conflicts in history.
• World War I used to be commonly referred to as The Great War. In fact, it was not referred to as World War I until after the Second World War occurred.
• One of the deadliest battles of WWI was the Battle of Somme. It was an offensive battle fought by the French and British against the German Empire from 1 July to 18 November 1916. There was an estimated death toll of 1.1 million.
• As a soldier, I survived World War I when most of my comrades did not. – Lester B. Pearson, The 14th Prime Minister of Canada.

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Armistice Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Wear a poppy pin over your heart. The poppy commemorates those who died in WWI. The poppy was the only colour and sign of life present on the smashed wasteland-like battlefields.
• Watch a movie or TV show depicting the battles and struggles of WWI. Some of our favourites are: The Lost Battalion (2001), All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), War Horse (2011), Admiral (2008) and A Very Long Engagement (2004).
• Observe a 2 minute moment of silence at 11am on 11 November. While observing the silence think about the men and women who lost their lives during the war and the sacrifice each and every one made to protect the freedom that we all enjoy today.
• Attend an Armistice or Remembrance Memorial Service. Most nations hold a special vigil in the capital city, others place wreaths and flowers by statues or memorial sites and others host battlefield commemorations on the battle sites.
• Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtag #ArmisticeDay, #LestWeForget, #RememberWWI and #RemembertheFallen.

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