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The Battle of Vimy Ridge has considerable significance for Canada. [ Note 5 ] Although the battle is not generally considered the greatest achievement of the Canadian Corps in strategic importance or results obtained, it was the first instance in which all four Canadian divisions, made up of troops drawn from all parts of the country, fought ...
6-inch gun of the Royal Garrison Artillery firing over Vimy Ridge behind Canadian lines at night. The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a military engagement fought as part of the Battle of Arras, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, during the First World War. The main combatants were the Canadian Corps against three divisions of the German ...
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was the first instance in which all four Canadian divisions participated in a battle together, as a cohesive formation. [12] The nature and size of the planned Canadian Corps assault necessitated support and resources beyond its normal operational capabilities. [13]
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a gallant yet terrible tragedy for the battalion. One Military Cross (MC), 14 Military Medals(MM), and 1 Mentioned in Dispatches (MID) were awarded to members of the 87th Bn. Total casualties for the Battle were 315 all ranks out of an attacking force of 520 (60.6%). 10 of the 11 officers who led the first wave ...
The Third Battle of Ypres in 1917 describes very large operations in this area, including the Battle of Passchendaele. Gravenstafel: The Gravenstafel Ridge was a low rise east of Ypres, one of the key features in the German attacks from 24 to 26 April 1915. The 10th Battalion by this point, after suffering heavily in its counter-attacks of 22 ...
Manuel accomplished a number of personal feats in addition to his community work. Most notably, he garnered support from Canadians of all statures in having the Battle of Vimy Ridge recognized as a national heritage day in Canada. From 2004 forward, April 9 has served as a reminder of the great sacrifices and contribution Canada and its ...
The Canadians overran all three trench lines and seized the crest of the ridge where the battery soon established its observation post (OP). Firing continued over subsequent days as the Canadians consolidated the captured ground and carried out a limited exploitation. 47th Siege Bty ceased fire on 13 April when Vimy village was taken.
July, 1918 28th Battalion establishing a signal station at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The 28th Battalion originally recruited in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and Fort William and Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ontario and was mobilized at Winnipeg, Manitoba. [2] The battalion had five officers commanding: