1. Canadians in Battle
Vimy Ridge

2. Organization of Note When and Where The Goal/Objective
What is the Battle known for?
Evidence of Canadian Bravery/Skill
Number of Casualties

3. Vimy Ridge

4. Vimy Ridge
When and Where
Vimy Ridge, France – April 9, 1917

5. Vimy Ridge The Goal/Main Objective
Vimy Ridge was a key to the German defense system
Canadians were sent to capture Vimy Ridge in Feb
All previous Allied attempts to capture the Ridge had failed.

6. Vimy Ridge What is the battle known for?
The only significant battle for the Allies
Preparations for the battle were thorough and extremely detailed.
Troops built a full scale model of the battle grounds
Practiced exactly what they were going to do
Planes flew scouting missions
Light railway lines to move artillery and troops
Underground tunnels were built

7. What is the battle known for?...cont.
Troops followed a barrage of artillery (Creeping Barrage) and caught the Germans off guard.
They advanced 100 yard every three minutes = “Vimy Glide”

8. Vimy Ridge Evidence of Bravery/Skill of Canadians
Plan devised and led by 1st Canadian
General, Arthur Currie
All four Divisions of the Canadian Corps attacked simultaneously for the first  (and last) time, about 100,000 men taking part in the battle.
By April 17, 1917 the Allied forces had captured Vimy.
Vimy is indeed the birthplace of “Canadian Nationhood”.

9. Vimy Ridge Number of Canadian Casualties
10,500 casualties, including 3,598 dead.

10. Vimy Ridge
“Canada’s sons left their home as young colonials but returned as Canadians.”