Canada At Vimy
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Canada At Vimy
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Author : D. E. Macintyre
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
Canada At Vimy written by D. E. Macintyre and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Monument commémoratif du Canada à Vimy (Pas-de-Calais, France) categories.
An eye-Witness accounts of the battle at Vimy, April 1917.
Canada And The Battle Of Vimy Ridge 9 12 April 1917
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Author : Brereton Greenhous
language : en
Publisher: Canada Communications Group
Release Date : 1992
Canada And The Battle Of Vimy Ridge 9 12 April 1917 written by Brereton Greenhous and has been published by Canada Communications Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
This document commemorates the seventy-fifth anniversary of the battle. It describes and analyses factors leading up to the event as well as the event itself. With abundant illustrations the document describes the thoughts of some soldiers and sets the stage for the battle by describing the political situation in Canada and the events leading up to the battle. Following 3 chapters devoted to the battle itself, a final chapter describes the Vimy Memorial.
Valour At Vimy Ridge
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Author : Douglas, Tom
language : en
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Release Date : 2017-09-01
Valour At Vimy Ridge written by Douglas, Tom and has been published by James Lorimer & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-01 with History categories.
A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and bravery. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation and a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.
Over There With The Canadians At Vimy Ridge
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Author : George Ralphson
language : en
Publisher: Litres
Release Date : 2021-01-18
Over There With The Canadians At Vimy Ridge written by George Ralphson and has been published by Litres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-18 with Fiction categories.
Canada In The First World War And The Road To Vimy Ridge
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Author : Cedric Jennings
language : en
Publisher: Ottawa, Ont. : Gouvernement du Canada, Anciens Combattants
Release Date : 1992
Canada In The First World War And The Road To Vimy Ridge written by Cedric Jennings and has been published by Ottawa, Ont. : Gouvernement du Canada, Anciens Combattants this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
This document commemorates the citizen-soldiers of the fledgling Canadian Corps who brought honour to Canada in one of the ablest fighting formations on the Western Front during the ordeal of the First World War, which laid waste Belgium and France over four long years. It presents background information on Canada in the First World War and the road to Vimy Ridge. It also contains information on the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Canadian First World War memorials in Europe.
Vimy
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Author : Tim Cook
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2017-03-07
Vimy written by Tim Cook and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-07 with History categories.
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Winner of the 2018 JW Dafoe Book Prize Longlisted for British Columbia's National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction 2018 Runner-up for the 2018 Templer Medal Book Prize Finalist for the 2018 Ottawa Book Awards A bold new telling of the defining battle of the Great War, and how it came to signify and solidify Canada’s national identity Why does Vimy matter? How did a four-day battle at the midpoint of the Great War, a clash that had little strategic impact on the larger Allied war effort, become elevated to a national symbol of Canadian identity? Tim Cook, Canada’s foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, examines the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the way the memory of it has evolved over 100 years. The operation that began April 9, 1917, was the first time the four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together. More than 10,000 Canadian soldiers were killed or injured over four days—twice the casualty rate of the Dieppe Raid in August 1942. The Corps’ victory solidified its reputation among allies and opponents as an elite fighting force. In the wars’ aftermath, Vimy was chosen as the site for the country’s strikingly beautiful monument to mark Canadian sacrifice and service. Over time, the legend of Vimy took on new meaning, with some calling it the “birth of the nation.” The remarkable story of Vimy is a layered skein of facts, myths, wishful thinking, and conflicting narratives. Award-winning writer Tim Cook explores why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians a century later. He has uncovered fresh material and photographs from official archives and private collections across Canada and from around the world. On the 100th anniversary of the event, and as Canada celebrates 150 years as a country, Vimy is a fitting tribute to those who fought the country’s defining battle. It is also a stirring account of Canadian identity and memory, told by a masterful storyteller.
Victory At Vimy
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Author : Ted Barris
language : en
Publisher: Thomas Allen Publishers
Release Date : 2007-02-10
Victory At Vimy written by Ted Barris and has been published by Thomas Allen Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-10 with History categories.
National Bestseller At the height of the First World War, on Easter Monday April 9, 1917, in early morning sleet, sixteen battalions of the Canadian Corps rose along a six-kilometre line of trenches in northern France against the occupying Germans. All four Canadian divisions advanced in a line behind a well-rehearsed creeping barrage of artillery fire. By nightfall, the Germans had suffered a major setback. The Ridge, which other Allied troops had assaulted previously and failed to take, was firmly in Canadian hands. The Canadian Corps had achieved perhaps the greatest lightning strike in Canadian military history. One Paris newspaper called it "Canada’s Easter gift to France." Of the 40,000 Canadians who fought at Vimy, nearly 10,000 became casualties. Many of their names are engraved on the famous monument that now stands on the ridge to commemorate the battle. It was the first time Canadians had fought as a distinct national army, and in many ways, it was a coming of age for the nation. The achievement of the Canadians on those April days in 1917 has become one of our lasting myths. Based on first-hand accounts, including archival photographs and maps, it is the voices of the soldiers who experienced the battle that comprise the thrust of the book. Like JUNO: Canadians at D-Day, Ted Barris paints a compelling and surprising human picture of what it was like to have stormed and taken Vimy Ridge.
Victory At Vimy Canada Comes Of Age April 9 12 1917
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Victory At Vimy Canada Comes Of Age April 9 12 1917 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
National Bestseller At the height of the First World War, on Easter Monday April 9, 1917, in early morning sleet, sixteen battalions of the Canadian Corps rose along a six-kilometre line of trenches in northern France against the occupying Germans. All four Canadian divisions advanced in a line behind a well-rehearsed creeping barrage of artillery fire. By nightfall, the Germans had suffered a major setback. The Ridge, which other Allied troops had assaulted previously and failed to take, was firmly in Canadian hands. The Canadian Corps had achieved perhaps the greatest lightning strike in Canadian military history. One Paris newspaper called it "Canada’s Easter gift to France." Of the 40,000 Canadians who fought at Vimy, nearly 10,000 became casualties. Many of their names are engraved on the famous monument that now stands on the ridge to commemorate the battle. It was the first time Canadians had fought as a distinct national army, and in many ways, it was a coming of age for the nation. The achievement of the Canadians on those April days in 1917 has become one of our lasting myths. Based on first-hand accounts, including archival photographs and maps, it is the voices of the soldiers who experienced the battle that comprise the thrust of the book. Like JUNO: Canadians at D-Day, Ted Barris paints a compelling and surprising human picture of what it was like to have stormed and taken Vimy Ridge.
Vimy The Battle And The Legend
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Vimy The Battle And The Legend written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Why does Vimy matter? How did a four-day battle at the midpoint of the Great War, a clash that had little strategic impact on the larger Allied war effort, become elevated to a national symbol of Canadian identity? Tim Cook, Canada’s foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, examines the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the way the memory of it has evolved over 100 years. The operation that began April 9, 1917, was the first time the four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together. More than 10,000 Canadian soldiers were killed or injured over four days—twice the casualty rate of the Dieppe Raid in August 1942. The Corps’ victory solidified its reputation among allies and opponents as an elite fighting force. In the wars’ aftermath, Vimy was chosen as the site for the country’s strikingly beautiful monument to mark Canadian sacrifice and service. Over time, the legend of Vimy took on new meaning, with some calling it the “birth of the nation.” The remarkable story of Vimy is a layered skein of facts, myths, wishful thinking, and conflicting narratives. Award-winning writer Tim Cook explores why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians a century later. He has uncovered fresh material and photographs from official archives and private collections across Canada and from around the world. On the 100th anniversary of the event, and as Canada celebrates 150 years as a country, Vimy is a fitting tribute to those who fought the country’s defining battle. It is also a stirring account of Canadian identity and memory, told by a masterful storyteller.
At Vimy Ridge
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Author : Hugh Brewster
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
At Vimy Ridge written by Hugh Brewster and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918 / Canada / Ouvrages pour la jeunesse categories.
April 9, 2007 marks the 90th anniversary of the pivotal World War I battle - one that many historians view as the battle that defined Canada as a nation. At Vimy Ridge, Canadian soldiers achieved what more experienced soldiers from Britain and France could not - taking the strategic position of Vimy Ridge from the Germans. It was the battle that helped a young country discover its national pride, as for the first time, Canadians fought as Canadians, and achieved a significant victory.