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Valour at Vimy Ridge
The Great Canadian Victory of World War I
by Tom Douglas
The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a formation fought together under its own planning. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation & a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.
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Other Books by Tom Douglas:
Canadian Spies
D-Day
Great Canadian War Heroes
Great Canadian War Heroes (Box Set)
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