Battle of Vimy Ridge Anniversary

Started by Shelldrake, April 09, 2012, 09:17:03 AM

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Shelldrake

On Easter Monday, April 9, 1917 the Canadian Corps assaulted German-held Vimy Ridge. By April 12 Vimy Ridge was in Canadian hands.

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/04/07/canada-remembers-vimy-ridge

Pierre Berton's book on the battle is well worth reading.

http://www.amazon.ca/Vimy-Pierre-Berton/dp/0850529883
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Barthheart

Good post!

My Great Uncle Harold fought in that battle. He uesd to tell us stories of being in France, but nothing of the fighting.
About 40 years ago, 2 years before he died, he gave me these two .303 Lee Enfield shell casings he'd brought back with him.
They have an honoured spot on my book case.


MIGMaster

Yeah - I've noticed lots of good TV and news stories on Vimy - good for usw and our kids to learn about !