From April 9th to 12th 1917, the Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought. Canada's most celebrated military victory, it is often considered the birth of Canadian national pride. Taking place on the Western Front of northern France, the four divisions of the Canadian Corps. attacked the ridge for 4 days straight, eventually capturing it from the German army. It was the largest territorial advance of any Allied force thus far in the war. This is the #History of #VimyRidge 🍁 📸 Getty Images #Canadianhisto

Today marks the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Many consider the victory at Vimy a defining moment for Canada. The heavily-fortified seven-kilometre ridge held a commanding view over the Allied lines. To capture this difficult position, the Canadians carefully planned and rehearsed their attack for weeks prior. The key to victory would be a devastating artillery barrage that would not only isolate enemy trenches but also provide a moving wall of high explosives and shrapnel to pa

100 years later, Canada remembers the Battle of Vimy Ridge. #Vimy100 More information: http://ow.ly/tZMH30a1VHF | Canada Remembers

It was the battle that forged a nation. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge — viewed by many as a seminal moment in Canadian history. | Global Halifax

The battle of Vimy Ridge in France commenced 105 years ago today. Here is a look at how it unfolded. | Old Canada Series