Battle of Loos

Question 1

Loos was significant because many scot’s experienced the battle

Answer 1

This is significant because 35000 Scots took part in the battle and half of the 72 infantry battalions were involved Scottish names, for example Black Watch

Question 2

2 of the 6 army divisions used were made up of Scottish volunteers during the battle.

Answer 2

This is significant because it was the 9th and 15th division , which shows the large contribution of which Scots had to the battle.

Question 3

21000 soldiers died at battle, one third of which were Scots.

Answer 3

This is significant because it shows the large contribution of which Scots had during to the high death rate.

Question 4

Six battalions of the Black Watch took part in the battle , the 9th Battalion of the Black Watch was an assault unit and suffered 680 casualties in the first hours of battle. As a result Dundee suffered significantly due to large number of deaths.

Answer 4

This is significant as it shows how many areas of Scotland were impacted and suffered after the war