The fight to take Vimy Ridge cost the Canadian Corps dearly, but it would become clear that they won this battle because they made sure that they knew every part of land they were fighting on and prepared very well for what was to come. The attack was partially successful because the first wave advanced behind a creeping barrage. This tactic had been used earlier at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle and the Battle of the Somme but required fine tuning in the absence of voice control. Source: Wikipedia
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Vimy is in France. It is north of Arras about 190 km north of Paris.
That is the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Battle of Vimy Ridge happened on 1917-04-09.
The leaders for the candains at vimy ridge where Julian Byng and Arthur Currie
The cast of Vimy Ridge - 2012 includes: Lizzy Hoyt
Vimy Ridge rises to an elevation of approximately 145 meters (476 feet) above sea level. It is located in northern France and is notable for its significance during World War I, particularly the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. The ridge's height and strategic position made it a key objective during the conflict.
The Germans never took Vimy Ridge. Vimy Ridge was actually captured by the Canadian Corps during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place from April 9 to April 12, 1917, during World War I.
The Vimy ridge is justified as the birth of the nation because when the battle of Vimy Ridge occurred the Canadians turned out to be way better than the Germans expected. The Canadians also got a lot of reputation and achievement during that battle. Lastly the Canadians defeated the Germans in the battle of Vimy Ridge. The Germans thought no one could take over the ridge because they could see everyone coming but the Canadians still defeated them. That is why Vimy Ridge is justified as the birth of a nation. It made the Canadians feel proud and they were finally being acknowledged.
The start of the battle of Vimy Ridge was April 9, 1917 and the end was April 12, 1917.
April 9,1917
I am doing a project on Vimy Ridge right now, and I believe it was important to the British and French because Vimy Ridge was a strong defensive point for the Germans. And with the capture it exposed German territory and put them on their heels Hope that helps,