The 85th's success was a turning point in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. In the days that followed, Canadian units secured the entire ridge and turned Vimy into a victory for Canada. Cook emphasizes ...
In the wake of a seemingly endless cycle of tariff threats, Canadian leaders are seeking to address President Trump’s grievances and are hoping to avoid a prolonged trade war.
Later he was Commander of the Canadian Corps which distinguished itself at the Somme and Thiepval Ridge. Its greatest feat was the capture in 1917 of Vimy Ridge. In 1919 he was created Baron Byng of ...
In an old chalk mine, a multitude of cave drawings were etched into the walls by Canadian soldiers as they waited for the battle to begin. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article ...
Just before dawn on April 9, 1917, Lieutenant Claude Williams lay in a muddy trench in northern France, cold and shivering and ready for battle. During the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917, Canadians ...
Over the four days of the battle, Vimy was a constant on the front page until the celebratory headline announced: CANADIANS CLEAR ENEMY FROM LAST POSTION ON RIDGE. The subhead was a nice ...
Matthew Sears: By being more thoughtful about acts of commemoration in pondering who is and who is not represented, we stand a better chance of righting Canada’s wrongs This was not a day for ...