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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 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.
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.
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 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.
What is information about Canadian World War 1?
Canada had to enter world war one because of Britain. Britan had controll over Canada at that time because of their alliance so when the british went to war so did the canadians. the Germans and canadians are the only ones who did trench charges. also the Germans where afraid of the canadians, canadians did many night raids witch made the Germans more aware of what was to come like vimy ridge.
Why were the canadians successful at vimy ridge?
because they were.
What made the battle of Vimy Ridge a success?
There were all four Canadian divisions fighting (approx. 100,000 soldiers) and they were lead by General Currie. By this time Canadians were know for their aggressive attack. All previous strategies were to barrage (constantly shell the enemy area to destroy their trenches and barbed wire) the Germans, and then attack. But the Germans built fortified shelters, and simply waited there until the barrage was over. General Currie combined this by aiming the artillery just in front of the men so the Germans would have little time to prepare a defense. There was also a large explosion at the base of the ridge. Currie's plan was put into place on April 9 1917, (Easter Monday). The Germans were surprised by the Canadian's quick advance. By nightfall the ridge was in Canadian hands. *It also helped that there was a heavy snow storm. Canadians were used to it but Germans were not. This was an important step for Canada's growth.
How many German soldiers died in vimy-ridge?
An estimated 20,000 Germans were wounded or killed with a further 4,000 taken prisoner. A breakdown of wounded vs killed doesn't seem to be available.
Who lead the Germans in Vimy Ridge?
Ludwig von Falkenhausen
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 region did the Germans and Scott Irish primarily settle?
In the Shenondoah Valley.(Valley and Ridge)
What year did the Germans take vimy ridge?
1914 but the allies won it back in 1917.
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.
