95th Anniversary.

u crank · 04-08-12, 10:55 AM

April 9th is the 95th anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9 to 12 April 1917.

Although the assault was just a part of the larger Battle of Arras, it is consider as a defining moment in Canadian history. Four divisions from all parts of Canada fought together for the first time.

"In those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation." Brig. Gen. A.E.Ross.

Four members of the Canadian Corps were awarded the Victoria Cross.

http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/exhibiti.../index_e.shtml

04-08-12, 10:55 AM	#1
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	95th Anniversary. April 9th is the 95th anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9 to 12 April 1917. Although the assault was just a part of the larger Battle of Arras, it is consider as a defining moment in Canadian history. Four divisions from all parts of Canada fought together for the first time. "In those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation." Brig. Gen. A.E.Ross. Four members of the Canadian Corps were awarded the Victoria Cross. http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/exhibiti.../index_e.shtml __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke