apr 9, 1917 - Battle of Vimy Ridge
Description:
On Easter Monday, four Canadian divisions and one British brigade captured Vimy Ridge, near Arras, France, with a loss of 3578 killed and 7000 wounded. It was a brilliant victory for the Canadians, who sensed a new national awareness.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 9, 1917
Now
~ 108 years ago