CANADIAN HISTORY (CHC2D0) VIMY RIDGE ESSAY You will write an essay that addresses the question below: “I thought then... that in those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.” Brigadier-General Alexander Ross on the battle of Vimy Ridge Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge considered a defining moment in Canadian history? Your essay will include an introduction‚ three arguments (not necessarily just three paragraphs) and a conclusion. The goal of your essay is prove your thesis statement
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Mayank Vimy Ridge Commemoration Speech Your Majesty‚ Mr. Francois Hollande-Prime Minister of the Republic of France‚ distinguished guests‚ veterans‚ ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for honoring us with your presence today. We are gathered here at this memorial to honor the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice; they sacrificed their lives for the greater good of our nation. Even though‚ we Canadians are supposedly a long way away from home there is perhaps no site in
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Vimy Ridge The Canadian Corps staff officers produced a tactical analysis of the french army’s experiences in the Verdun battles and created a new tactical plan of attack. The plan divided the Canadian Corps advance into four coloured objective lines. The attack would be made on a front of 7‚000 yards (6‚400 m)‚ the centre being opposite the village of Vimy‚ which lay to the east side of the ridge. The Black Line‚ the first objective‚ involved the seizure of the German forward defensive line
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Battle of Vimy Ridge – World War 1 A defining moment for Canada in World War 1 was the battle of Vimy Ridge‚ which took place on April 9‚ 1917. This was the first battle that Canadians planned and executed. It was fought without any help from the British or the French and was strategically led in its entirety by Canadian soldiers under the command of Sir Arthur Currie. It is arguable that this was the point at which Canada proved itself as capable of being a nation on its own and began to gain
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Canada had many consequences after the battle to capture Vimy Ridge. The battle itself changed people’s perspectives about Canada. Canadians earned a good reputation among the world for their significant victory against the Germans.They were known as “ tough‚ effective‚ and courageous fighters” (Eaton and Newman 169) The Canadian troops were exceptionally brave and were prepared for all kinds of assault. This battle was also the start for Canada to become a separate nation. After Arthur Carrie was
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A Canadian Perspective - Reactions at Home. The Battle of Vimy Ridge. The First World War‚The Great War‚ undoubtedly consists of many battles.Some of them important some less so‚but every one of them carried its own significance.One such battle was the Battle of Vimy Ridge.Though not considered as significant as the main Batlle of Arras by most countries of the Triple Antante‚ it was received with a special sensation by the people of Canada."Canadians Lead in Triumph 5816 Enemyes in British Net"-
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During the first world war there were many battles of success and failure. The battle of Vimy Ridge was the first successful battle all because of Canadians. This was a turning point for all Canadians because it made them proud of their country. This battle took place on April 9‚1917. From the failure of the battle of the somme‚ Britain and France thought it would be a good idea to turn to the Canadians. For the first time Canadian soldiers were asked to participate in the battle. They needed new
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Veni‚ Vidi‚ Vici Vimy (following the outline plan given in 3.10) Introduction Paragraph: - World War 1‚ defining moment for Canadian nationalism. Did not escape unscathed‚ but the participation in the war gave a stronger sense of nationhood. - Canada’s contributions into WWI led to international recognition; other countries must recognize you as sovereign. - The effort also brought acknowledgement to Canada’s contributions and heroism on the battlefields of Europe‚ giving Canada the shot
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Canada had entered the War to End All Wars out of necessity‚ and had came out bruised‚ battered‚ but stronger than ever. Back home‚ Canada struggled with conscription among debates centered on nationalism and imperialism. The Military Service Act of 1917 had severely wounded the trust of French-Canadians‚ targeted farmers‚ and pacifists. This all resulted in utter chaos in a culmination of riots and protests on the streets of Canada‚ with little to show for on the actual battlefields of Europe. However
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as the battle of Vimy Ridge. It was in this victory that many Canadians‚ and historians since‚ argue was the key to making Canada a nation. A country who has since always looked for peaceful resolutions rather than war‚ was discovered both internally and externally on Easter Sunday‚ 1917‚ leaving 3598 Canadian soldiers dead. Even though Canada has taken mainly a peacekeeping role since‚ I agree that this Canadian victory was a defining movement for Canada‚ as they emerged from under the shadow
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