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. Next
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