Why Is World War 1 Important In Canada
n World War 1 there were a lot of battles Canada participated in. These many battles made Canada a stronger nation that it is today. The battles that Canada participated in were; Battle of the Somme, Battle of Vimy Ridge, Battle of Second Ypres and Battle of Passchendaele. Out of these battles, the capture of Vimy Ridge by Canadian forces in World War 1 was the most significant moment in Canadian history.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge started on Easter Monday April 9th to the 12th of April, 1917. The location was a seven-kilometer long Vimy Ridge in northern France, near Arras.It was the Canadians that took on the Germans because, the British and the French failed to take back the Ridge. The Germans had a strong hold,they heavily defended the Ridge. the Canadian Corps commander ordered his troops to train in tensely, and they helped them make their own quick decisions but,still stick to the plan. At 5:30 a.m. on April 9th nearly 1,000 guns opened fire on the Germans side. …show more content…
It was the first time Canada fought solo and they found new strategies for war. Vimy Ridge earned Canada a reputation for winning despite having fewer troops than those that had tried before them. It was also the first for all four Canadian division to attack together, there were men from all over Canada at this battle. The Canadian Corps performance in this battle gained respect from many countries in the world.This victory provides hope for the Triple Entente. Canada's success of this battle is also part of how, Canada was granted a seat at the Paris Peace Conference. In 1922, use of the land, for the battlefield park which contains the Canadian National Vimy Memorial was granted for all time by the French nation to the people of Canada.
The battle of Vimy Ridge is an important part of history to Canadians all around the world. It influenced Canada becoming a nation that it is today and gaining respect from other
The Battle of Vimy Ridge started on Easter Monday April 9th to the 12th of April, 1917. The location was a seven-kilometer long Vimy Ridge in northern France, near Arras.It was the Canadians that took on the Germans because, the British and the French failed to take back the Ridge. The Germans had a strong hold,they heavily defended the Ridge. the Canadian Corps commander ordered his troops to train in tensely, and they helped them make their own quick decisions but,still stick to the plan. At 5:30 a.m. on April 9th nearly 1,000 guns opened fire on the Germans side. …show more content…
It was the first time Canada fought solo and they found new strategies for war. Vimy Ridge earned Canada a reputation for winning despite having fewer troops than those that had tried before them. It was also the first for all four Canadian division to attack together, there were men from all over Canada at this battle. The Canadian Corps performance in this battle gained respect from many countries in the world.This victory provides hope for the Triple Entente. Canada's success of this battle is also part of how, Canada was granted a seat at the Paris Peace Conference. In 1922, use of the land, for the battlefield park which contains the Canadian National Vimy Memorial was granted for all time by the French nation to the people of Canada.
The battle of Vimy Ridge is an important part of history to Canadians all around the world. It influenced Canada becoming a nation that it is today and gaining respect from other