Why is the Vimy Ridge memorial important?
Why is the Vimy Ridge memorial important? The Canadian National Vimy Memorial not only marks the site of Canada's most significant First World War engagement, it also stands as a tribute to all Canadians who served during the First World War, particularly those killed in France whose final resting place was unknown. Were there trenches in the Battle of Vimy Ridge? Germany captured Vimy Ridge early in the war and transformed it into a strong defensive position, with a complex system of tunnels and trenches manned by highly trained soldiers with many machine guns and artillery pieces. What were the...