Valour at Vimy Ridge The Great Canadian Victory of World War I |
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| Author:
| Douglas, Tom |
| Series title: | Amazing Stories Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4595-0485-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | Formac Publishing Company Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a formation fought together under its own planning. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation & a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.
The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a formation fought together under its own planning. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation & a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.