Posts tagged: World War One

Apr 09 2012

95 years later, remembering the Battle of Vimy Ridge

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is seen during the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in Northern France on Monday, April 9, 2012.From: CTV News

Thousands of Canadians are gathering at the site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge today, to mark 95 years since the fight in northern France that some say was a turning point in forging Canada’s identity as an independent nation.

Gov. Gen. David Johnston is being joined by 5,000 young Canadians Monday, for ceremonies at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, which overlooks the Douai Plain from the highest point of Vimy Ridge. Read more »

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