Vimy: A Battle Remembered, Hill 70: A Battle Forgotten
The Battle of Vimy Ridge remains an iconic event in Canadian history. Fought from April 9 to 12, 1917, it is celebrated in history books,
Tim Cook
March 1, 2012
The Battle of Vimy Ridge remains an iconic event in Canadian history. Fought from April 9 to 12, 1917, it is celebrated in history books,
MARCH 1, 1945: Fourth Canadian Infantry Brigade launches an attack on enemy positions in the Hochwald Forest defence line covering Xanten, the last German bastion west of the Rhine.
MARCH 2, 1969: In France, the supersonic Concorde jet completes its first flight.
MARCH 3, 1921: The Canadian submarines CH-14 and CH-15 are commissioned.
Learn About Canadians In The Pacific
The Military Museums in Calgary presents Ring of Fire: Canadians In The Pacific In The Second World War. The exhibit follows the exploits of three brave Canadians who were awarded the Victoria Cross while fighting in the Far East. It was an honour none of them would live to receive.
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