Canada comes of age
As we have been remembering the 100th anniversary of the First World War during the last few years, we have been counting the dead, the wounded, the destruction and those who gave their lives on all sides. April 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge which was the seminal battle during World War I for the Canadian forces fighting in Europe. Vimy, was many things, a great breakthough battle, the beginning of the end of the war, the proof of many new and different tactics and above all for Canadians, a landmark in the development of Canada as a nation.
This site has been encouraged and supported in it's inception and creation by the Canada History Society.
Vimy Ridge soldiers Preparing for battle
The Attack takes place
Follow up and fall out of the battle
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
