Battle of Loos - 1915

Cards (8)

  • _ Scottish regiments, _ troops.
    20, 30,000
  • Out of the missing soldiers in Loos, how many were Scottish? (fraction)
    1/3
  • It was the first time what weapon was used?
    Gas
  • _ battalions which lost over _ men were Scottish
    8/12, 500
  • How many Victoria Crosses were awarded to Scots for their bravery?
    5
  • Which clans suffered losses in this battle?
    Cameronians, Black Watch and Gordon Highlanders
  • What was the result of the battle?
    It was an indecisive battle. No closer to winning or ending the war.
  • Who commanded the battle?
    Douglas Haig