At Vimy Ridge
Author | : Hugh Brewster |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 0439949823 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780439949828 |
Rating | : 4/5 (828 Downloads) |
Download or read book At Vimy Ridge written by Hugh Brewster and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: April 9, 2007 marks the 90th anniversary of the pivotal World War I battle - one that many historians view as the battle that defined Canada as a nation. At Vimy Ridge, Canadian soldiers achieved what more experienced soldiers from Britain and France could not - taking the strategic position of Vimy Ridge from the Germans. It was the battle that helped a young country discover its national pride, as for the first time, Canadians fought as Canadians, and achieved a significant victory.