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Ludwig von Falkenhausen
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In what year did the germans take vimy ridge?
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.
What was the nationality of the troops that took Vimy Ridge from the Germans in 1917?
Canadians
Why is vimy ridge jusified as the Birth of a Nation?
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.
Why was a battle fought at vimy ridge?
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,
Why the Battle of Vimy Ridge is important in the Canadian history?
Vimy Ridge was a victory for Canadians against the Germans and set up for the tactical British victory during the Battle of Arras.
What year did the Germans take vimy ridge?
1914 but the allies won it back in 1917.
Where is Vimy Ridge located?
Vimy is in France. It is north of Arras about 190 km north of Paris.
What is vimy day?
That is the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
When did Battle of Vimy Ridge happen?
Battle of Vimy Ridge happened on 1917-04-09.
World War 1 lighter with the word vimy?
"Vimy" is a reference to Vimy Ridge in France. During most of World War One, Vimy Ridge was one of the toughest defenses held by Germany. Then in 1917, Canadian troops -- who had distinguished themselves as elite fighters -- took the ridge, pushing the Germans over the other side. The entire operation was a feat of military genius.How this is connected to a lighter from that era is anyone's guess.
Who were the leaders for the battle of Vimy Ridge?
The leaders for the candains at vimy ridge where Julian Byng and Arthur Currie
Did canadians fight against Germans in vimy ridge and D-Day?
Are you serious? Canadians were a major part in both battles, including being in the front lines on several beaches in D-Day and taking Vimy Ridge. If you are Canadian you should be ashamed of yourself
