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Vimy RidgeHill in northern France, taken in World War I by Canadian troops during the battle of Arras, April 1917, at the cost of 11,285 lives. It is a spur of the ridge of Notre Dame de Lorette, 8 km/5 mi northeast of Arras. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge holds a special place in the collective imagination of Canadians and is usually viewed as an event worthy of being deemed the birth of our nation. When Klara loses her first love at the battle of Vimy Ridge in France, she is overwhelmed with grief and anger. The Battle of Vimy Ridge has long been heralded as the "coming of age" of the nation of Canada, for in this action Canada earned a spot on the international stage. |
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