A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and bravery. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation and a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.
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Valour at Vimy Ridge: The Great Canadian Victory of World War I
A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and bravery. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation and a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781459504868 |
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| Publisher: | James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers |
| Publication date: | 09/01/2017 |
| Series: | Amazing Stories |
| Sold by: | De Marque |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 128 |
| File size: | 14 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
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