Creation of the 3rd Canadian Division during the First World War, Second Battle of Ypres: HAS of 3rd Canadian Division marching on a parade ground in England. CU of map showing Ypres and the movement of Canadian troops towards Sanctuary Woods. Various shots of the ruins of the Cloth Hall. MSs of Canadian soldiers walking past the camera, with the Ypres fortifications in the background, of a group of officers posing for the camera, of various devastated buildings. MCU of Julian Byng who succeeded General Alderson as General Officer Commanding of the Canadian Corps on May 26th, 1916. CU of map showing Sanctuary Wood, Canadian retreat and advance. PAN of ruined Sanctuary Wood after battle. PAN of spot, marked by two crosses, where two Canadian gun crews fought to their death rather than retreat.