9 abr 1917 ano - Battle of Vimy Ridge

Descrição:

The most significant battle for Canadians of World War 1.
As the beginning of the Battle of Arras, four Canadian divisions and a British division spent weeks preparing for the attack. They captured a heavily fortified and strategic German station. The capture of the outpost ensured the sucess of the Battle of Arras.
This was the first time four Canadian divisions, with soldiers from all over Canada fought together in unity. This symbolized Canada's unity, and ideals. The victory was incredibly inspiring for Canada, especially after the disaster that was the Battle of the Somme. This battle marked Canada's coming of age as a country.