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Who died at vimy ridge?
Over 3,500 Canadian soldiers and an unknown number of Germans. Although the Germans suffered about 20,000 casualties in that battle. It is unknown how many died and how many were wounded.
How many allied divisions took part in the invasion?
There were 5 American divisions. There were 8 British and Canadian divisions.
How many allied divisions took part in the D-Day invasion?
There were 5 American divisions. There were 8 British and Canadian divisions.
Did sodiers ever sleep during the vimy ridge battle?
Yes, soldiers at the battle of Vimy Ridge did sleep, although it was often limited and interrupted due to the intense fighting and constant shelling. Soldiers would sometimes dig trenches or find shelter in underground tunnels to rest and sleep, but the hazardous conditions and the need to remain alert made it difficult to get a proper night's sleep.
Who was the commander of Canadian troops during world war 1?
Sir Rober Borden__The Canadian Corp had 3 commanders - Lieutenant General Sir E.A.H. Alderson until 1916, then Lieutenant General Sir Julian Byng. Byng was promoted and command passed to Sir Arthur Currie in 1917. Currie was the first Canadian to be commander. FYI: Borden was Prime Minister, not Commander of Canadian Corp.
How many french soldiers died at vimy ridge?
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How did Arthur Currie affect Canada?
He had very good war tactics, therefore the battle at Vimy Ridge was won and many Canadian soldiers lives were saved.
How many Australian's fought at the battle of Vimy Ridge?
1
How many canadian soliders died in the battle of Vimy Ridge?
Over 10,000 Canadian soldiers were casualties, with 3,598 men killed and 7,004 wounded An estimated 20,000 Germans were wounded or killed. It is not known how many died, the figure lumps both figures together. A further 4,000 Germans were taken prisoner.
Who died at vimy ridge?
Over 3,500 Canadian soldiers and an unknown number of Germans. Although the Germans suffered about 20,000 casualties in that battle. It is unknown how many died and how many were wounded.
What part did Canada play in world war 1?
Canada contributed many troops to the war. The Battle of Vimy Ridge was also a decisive victory for the Canadian troops in World War I.
How many British divisions were in the Canadian crops of 1917?
There were no British divisions in the Canadian Corps, only Canadian divisions
Who participated in the battle of Vimy Ridge?
First of all, Vimy Ridge was just one of many BATTLES, that took place during The First World WAR. A Battle lasts for a few hours or days, a WAR lasts for years. The First World War lasted for 4 years, from 1914 to 1918, which was about 90 years ago. The second thing that you have wrong is WOMEN. There were NO WOMEN involved in the fighting at VIMY RIDGE. NONE. All of the soldiers in that war were MEN. Women had a MINOR role far behind the trench lines as nurses in field hospitals. They helped to care for the wounded men and assisted the Doctors in the operating rooms. They did NOT carry or use weapons at all. The attack on VIMY RIDGE was a 100 percent Canadian event. Previously, both the British and the French armies had been defeated in their attempts to take the ridge from the Germans. The Canadians spent 3 months rehearsing the attack and every man had his own job to do, on a time schedule. This was the first time that such planning had been applied to an attack in this war. The attack began on Monday April the 9th of 1917, at 5 o'clock in the morning. Four divisions of Canadians, totaling one hundred thousand men got up out of their trenches, and started to walk towards the ridge, following their artillery barrage. It took less than half a day to beat back the Germans and to hold the entire ridge. This was a major victory for the Canadian army and it was the first time that the entire Canadian Corps had fought as one complete unit. The victory was not cheap, it cost over 7,000 Canadian dead and a further 12,000 wounded. The War went on for another full year and a half, until in November of 1918 the Germans were finally defeated and they signed a surrender agreement. Because of the great victory at VIMY RIDGE, Canada was one of the victorious nations who shared in the celebrations at the end of the war. Canada was now considered, by the rest of the nations of the world, to be a full and separate country of its own, no longer a colony of Britain, no longer having to ask for permission to do things, from Britain. Canada earned that right thru it's bloodshed and bravery in the First World War, and the greatest Canadian victory, and there were many of them, was at VIMY RIDGE, in France. Two hundred acres of French land at VIMY RIDGE is now the site of the VIMY memorial. This land was given to Canada, by the French Government to show their appreciation for the Canadians part in defeating the Germans. A huge set of statues and a memorial wall stands to honour the men who died there.
What Battle form World War 1 is considered the coming of age of Canada as a country?
The battle of Vimy Ridge on April 1917 was the battle that gave Canada world recognition and respect. Many countries saw Canada as a strong nation that was able to fight well after Vimy Ridge.
How many allied divisions took part in the invasion?
There were 5 American divisions. There were 8 British and Canadian divisions.
How many allied divisions took part in the D-Day invasion?
There were 5 American divisions. There were 8 British and Canadian divisions.
What major battle were the Canadian troops successful at why was this so important?
The traditional answer is WWI and the taking of Vimy Ridge in France. Canadian troops, under the command of the British, were able to succeed where many other nations had failed. That Vimy Ridge is in France, was key to the Canadian propaganda of the event. At the time Canada was a young Confederation which included a large number of French peoples. The French in Canada were very resistant to fighting for a British King. Having Canadian troops be so successful in the French homelands showed that a strong Canada could help out the French even if it wasn't in Canada. The fact that the credit went to the British who were in command was also something the French Canadians could be convinced was less than optimal. Many French Canadians saw how Canadian troops were used against French Settlers in today's Manitoba. Even though such military actions were sold as being against savages and half bloods, it seemed clear to many French Canadians, still feeling the sting of 1759, that having a large and strong Canadian military might not be such a good idea. Vimy Ridge helped change that. By the time WWII came Canada had their own military, their own troops and commanders and were a proper part of the Allies of WWII. Getting out of from under British military command was key to Canada seeing itself as an independent country. It is this history that has many Canadians uncomfortable that Canada today does not have the military it once had and is for all practical purposes under American command. We are still allowed to have our own troops and under our own command but without the ability to support or equip those troops we are right back to where we were 100 years ago. That Canadian identity so hard fought for has been lost and is now being replaced by the myth that Canada is, and always was, a pacifist country with only peacekeepers. Canada needs another Vimy Ridge, Canada again needs a new identity.
