100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Battle of Vimy Ridge
100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
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100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
April 9, 2017
April 9, 1917 … almost 100 years ago. All four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought side-by-side for the first time as one formation at Vimy Ridge. After four days of intense battle, nearly 3,600 of our soldiers’ lives lost, over 7,000 more wounded and countless displays of extraordinary courage. The capture of Vimy Ridge was truly an incredible military victory. On April 9, 2017… one hundred years later, Canada will honour this battle in France and in communities across Canada. 2017 promises to be a monumental year for our nation—the 150th anniversary of Confederation and the centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. We are proud and will never forget those who served in this great battle.#Vimy100 #RememberThem
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April 9, 2017
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- Veterans Affairs Canada
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- November 1, 2016
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- 1:21
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