Remebering Vimy

Whether it is a depiction of "noble barbarians" or a red riding cavalry in the north, there is ambiguity that Canadians create strange elements. The dismantlement of the myth of the country has become a new field of academic exploration, as evidenced by Daniel Francis's monograph in his book "The Dream of the Nation: Myths, Memories, Canadian History" It was. Vimy Ridge is a central event of consciousness in Canada, accompanied by the feelings of many citizens. On 9th April 2007, more than 3,500 high school students from Central Canada gathered at the newly restored Canadian National Vimy Memorial near Vimy in France.

Vimy became a symbol of the sacrifice of a young autonomous leader. In 1922, the French government permanently transferred Vimy Ridge and its surrounding land to Canada. The bright white marble and unforgettable sculptures of Vimy Monument, published in 1936, were terrible and painful memories for 11,285 Canadian soldiers who did not have a grave in France.

Founded in 2006, the Vimy Foundation is a Canadian charity with directors and members all over the country. The mission of the Vimy Foundation is the protection and promotion of the First World War Legacy of Canada symbolizing the victory of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 and is recognized worldwide.

In World War I, the four Canadian divisions attacked Vimy in northern France as a corps of Canada. Several historians believe this is an important moment in the development of Canadian identity. Vimy Ridge once despised Allied attacks, but in the beginning of 1917 its capture became part of a larger battle, supporting the Arras attacks in the UK and itself contributed to the main attacks of France . At 5:30 am on the Easter Sunday on April 9, the Canadian forces advanced in a furious storm and achieved all goals as planned for that day. In the next three days, the last German defense line on the left was captured. This rapid victory is mainly due to excellent artillery preparation and interception, excellent infantry training and enforcement, effective infantry tactics ("in interception"), German defense planning, sleeves as masks, basement It is due to the use of a cave. Tunnel helps success