Vimy Ridge: Canada's Greatest Achievement of World War One
	Vimy Ridge When? -April 9-12, 1917 What? -attacked the Germans Why? -to claim area for France Results: -captured ridge -greatest war achievement		On April 9, 1917, after months of preparation, the Canadian Corps attacked the Germans on Vimy Ridge. The Canadians were sent to Vimy to force the Germans out and claim the area back for France. The battle ended four days later when the Canadians captured the ridge. There were three reasons this victory was Canada’s greatest achievement during World War I.