| Vimy 2017 Contributor(s): Morin-Pelletier, M?lanie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1988282063 ISBN-13: 9781988282060 Publisher: Canadian War Museum OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I - History | Military - Canada |
| Series: Souvenir Catalogue |
| Physical Information: 120 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Explore the lasting impact of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 100 years later. A widely celebrated victory and an iconic event in Canadian military history, the Battle of Vimy Ridge was also one of the country's bloodiest engagements. There were more than 10,000 casualties in the battle, which took place from April 9 to 12, 1917. This souvenir catalogue explores how perceptions of Vimy have evolved over the past century from a tactical battlefield victory in France to a nation-defining event. Understand the larger context of the Franco-British offensive ? the preparation, the defenders, the capture of the ridge and its consequences. Then take a step back to examine the evolving memory of the battle in Canada over the last 100 years. It is a potent reminder that we construct our past and shape our present through acts of commemoration. |