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Vimy Ridge Centenary
Just a shout-out to our Canadian brethren.More than 20,000 Canadians have travelled to Europe to mark the centenary of one of the country's defining moments - the Battle of Vimy Ridge during World War One. About 3,600 Canadians died in the battle in northern France, that began on Easter Sunday, 9 April 1917. It was the first time different Canadian military divisions had fought together under one command. Prime Minister deleted out of respect to the dead paid tribute to those who fought. "The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a turning point in the First World War and for Canada, when Canadians acted - and fought - as one," he said. Having laid flowers at the site of the battle earlier on Sunday, Mr The Queen also sent a message to Canadians in French and English commending their soldiers for the sacrifice they made. Posted by: Matt 2017-04-09 |
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