Article: Vimy Ridge; a Canadian reassessment.(Brief Article)(Book Review)

Article: Vimy Ridge: A Canadian ...
The Beaver: Exploring Canada's History;  August 1, 2007 ;     669 words ...Vimy Ridge: A Canadian Reassessment Edited by Geoffrey Hayes ... 38.95 hardcover The Vimy Ridge battle of World War I was ... in war is often the truth. Vimy Ridge: A Canadian Reassessment includes superb references ...

Article: Veterans Affairs Canada: The Government of Canada Commemorates ...
CCNMatthews Newswire;  April 7, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... Canada, will commemorate the Battle of Vimy Ridge tomorrow in Ottawa by participating in ... Toronto. The poster depicts a scene from Vimy Ridge, which is often referred to as the birthplace ... Parliament Hill. Events in honour of Vimy Ridge Day are also taking place in other areas ...

Article: Veterans Affairs Canada: Battle of Vimy Ridge ...
CCNMatthews Newswire;  April 7, 2006 ;     680 words ... ... commemorated the First World War's Battle of Vimy Ridge today by laying a wreath at the National ... achievement and sacrifice of Canadians at Vimy Ridge. Ms Lau laid her wreath on behalf of ... Poster Contest. "The Canadian success at Vimy Ridge carried a heavy cost but with the ...

Article: Canada's New Government Announces Contingent Travelling to France ...
CCNMatthews Newswire;  April 4, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the dedication of the newly restored ... help ensure that Canada's memory of Vimy Ridge and the First World War will never be ... regiment that fought in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. In addition, the Royal Canadian Mounted ...

Article: Veterans Affairs Canada: Victoria Marks 90th Anniversary of ...
CCNMatthews Newswire;  April 1, 2007 ;     498 words ... ... Victoria on April 1, to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The Battle of Vimy Ridge began on April 9, 1917. It was there that the Canadians captured Vimy Ridge. This success came at a cost of more than 10,000 casualties ...

Article: Queen keen to view doc about Vimy Ridge battle
Winnipeg Free Press;  March 25, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... Buckingham Palace has put in a request for his Vimy Ridge: Heaven to Hell. After screenings at ... Canadian soldiers wrested France's pivotal Vimy Ridge from the Germans during the First World ... in the birth of Canadian nationalism. Vimy Ridge: Heaven to Hell airs Monday night on ...

Article: VAC: Launch of Commemorative Coin in Honour of the 90th ...
CCNMatthews Newswire;  April 5, 2007 ;     598 words ... ... commemorative coin in honour of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Members of the Veterans Affairs Canada ... the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge events. "I am delighted to take part ... defining moments in history - the Battle of Vimy Ridge," said Minister Thompson. "Canadians ...