Events tagged with "vimy ridge"

Historical Events tagged with "vimy ridge"

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Military & Warfare

Canadian Corps Launches Assault on Vimy Ridge

April 9th, 1917 108 years ago

The Battle of Arras began when the Canadian Corps executed a significant assault on Vimy Ridge, a strategic high ground on the Western Front. This battle aimed to capture the ridge from German forces, who had held it since 1914. The Canadian soldiers were tasked with a well-planned offensive bolstered by meticulous preparation, including tunneling and artillery bombardments. The success at Vimy Ridge was pivotal, representing the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together, symbolizing national unity and military prowess.