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Article: Operation: Vimy Ridge.(can, HUH? DUH!)
- Article from:
- Kayak - Canada's History Magazine for Kids
- Article date:
- October 1, 2005
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Place:
One of the best defended German positions: Vimy Ridge.
Mission:
For the first time ever, use all four Canadian Corps divisions--98,000 strong--to seize Vimy's strategic high ground.
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Background:
British and French forces have tried--and failed--to take the ridge. It's up to the Canadians.