These pictures of the Battle of Vimy Ridge show the realities for the Canadians who fought in World War I. The photos show a world of muddy trenches, barbed wire, exploding shells, crude dugouts, and filth, misery and death.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a defining event for Canada. It was the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together as a unit, and they acquitted themselves with distinction. It was part of the change in Canada from a subservient colony to a country which had paid for its nationhood.
The cost of the Battle of Vimy Ridge was high. More than 10,600 Canadians were wounded; nearly 3600 Canadians died. The German forces suffered 20,000 casualties.
- Lieutenant-General Sir Julian ByngLieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng
- Major General Arthur CurrieArthur Currie, June 1917
- Kite Balloon for Aerial ReconnaissanceKite Balloon for Aerial Reconnaissance
- Pack Horses Carrying Ammunition at the Battle of Vimy RidgePack Horses Carrying Ammunition at Vimy Ridge
- Mule Team Drawing Ammunition at Vimy RidgeMule Team Drawing Ammunition at Vimy Ridge
- Tent Under Water at the Battle of Vimy RidgeTent Under Water at Battle of Vimy Ridge
- Truck Stuck at Vimy RidgeTruck Stuck in Mud at Vimy Ridge
- Canadians on Muddy Road at Vimy RidgeCanadians on Muddy Road at Vimy Ridge
- Canadians in a Fox Hole at Battle of Vimy RidgeCanadians in a Fox Hole at Battle of Vimy Ridge
- Canadians Playing Cards at Vimy RidgeCanadians Playing Cards in Shell Hole at Vimy Ridge
- Canadian Light Horse at the Battle of Vimy RidgeCanadian Light Horse at the Battle of Vimy Ridge
- Digging in at the Battle of Vimy RidgeCanadians Digging in at the Battle of Vimy Ridge
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