The Unbelievable Victory At Vimy Ridge
-There were over four days of horrific fighting at Vimy Ridge.
-This battle took place on April 9, 1917.
- In Northern France.
-The battle was held on a seven kilometre long battle field.
-At 5:30 the battle had begun, nearly 1,000 guns were fired at the Germans.
-With Canada's corps commander Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng, they were sure to win.
-Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng ordered new tactics, and prepared the solids for any surprises on the battle field.
-the soldiers were forced to keep fighting no matter what happened on the battle field, if their friend got wounded they would keep going, if they were wounded they would keep going.
-The Canadians decide to charge at Vimy Ridge right at the start, followed by others of their kind, this was one of their tactics.
-Canadians had captured most of the Ridge on April 9, the rest were captured on April 12.
-Previously the French and the British have had unsuccessful attacks and have gone through over 150,00 casualties.
-All four divisions of the Canadian Corps, were fighting together for the first time ever in a war.
-Canadians killed the Ridge with over 10,600 of them dead or wounded.
-The battle has become a mark in Canada's history, that shows Canada's bravery and pride.
-The Canadians were delivered a victory that day, but as they left they didn't just gain a victory, they also gained hope. Even though you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there.
-This battle took place on April 9, 1917.
- In Northern France.
-The battle was held on a seven kilometre long battle field.
-At 5:30 the battle had begun, nearly 1,000 guns were fired at the Germans.
-With Canada's corps commander Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng, they were sure to win.
-Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng ordered new tactics, and prepared the solids for any surprises on the battle field.
-the soldiers were forced to keep fighting no matter what happened on the battle field, if their friend got wounded they would keep going, if they were wounded they would keep going.
-The Canadians decide to charge at Vimy Ridge right at the start, followed by others of their kind, this was one of their tactics.
-Canadians had captured most of the Ridge on April 9, the rest were captured on April 12.
-Previously the French and the British have had unsuccessful attacks and have gone through over 150,00 casualties.
-All four divisions of the Canadian Corps, were fighting together for the first time ever in a war.
-Canadians killed the Ridge with over 10,600 of them dead or wounded.
-The battle has become a mark in Canada's history, that shows Canada's bravery and pride.
-The Canadians were delivered a victory that day, but as they left they didn't just gain a victory, they also gained hope. Even though you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there.
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