WWI memorial statue relocated in Winnipeg, rededicated to all who served
On the anniversary of one of Canadaโ€™s greatest military successes, the statue honouring those lost during WWI was unveiled at its new home at Winnipeg's Brookside Cemetery.
#Canada #ManitobaMetisFederation #VimyRidge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771910/wwi-statue-relocated-in-winnipeg/
WWI memorial statue relocated in Winnipeg, rededicated to all who served
On the anniversary of one of Canadaโ€™s greatest military successes, the statue honouring those lost during WWI was unveiled at its new home at Winnipeg's Brookside Cemetery.
#Canada #ManitobaMetisFederation #VimyRidge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771910/wwi-statue-relocated-in-winnipeg/

โš”๏ธ BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE - APRIL 9, 1917 โš”๏ธ

On this day in 1917, Canadian Corps forces launched a daring assault on the heavily fortified Vimy Ridge in northern France. Against relentless German machine-gun fire and artillery barrages, the Canadians captured the entire ridge in just three daysโ€”a stunning victory that became a defining moment in Canadian national identity.

The battle showcased innovative tactics: creeping barrages, detailed reconnaissance, and coordinated infantry-artillery cooperation that would influence future WWI operations. Over 3,500 Canadian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice.

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On this day in 1917, Red Dutton fought at Vimy Ridge. During the battle, he took a shrapnel blast to his right leg. The injury was so severe that doctors considered amputation. Dutton went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Maroons and Americans ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #Hockey365 #VimyRidge
Old caves yield new secrets from Canadians who went over the top at Vimy Ridge | CBC News

A hidden archive of what for many were last thoughts and tributes to Canada is emerging from the soft chalk tunnels beneath the Vimy Ridge battlefield more than a century after they were created.

CBC

Place of the Day for 26 May, 2025:

Can you Pinpoint Where this memorial is?
a) World War II
b) Vietnam Veterans
c) Vimy Ridge
d) Holocaust

Let us know your guess in the comments and if you've been there. Answer tomorrow!

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Yesterday we paused to recognize Vimy Ridge Day at the Port Moody Legion. #LestWeForget #VimyRidge #VimyRidgeDay

Vimy Ridge Day is a day to commemorate the deaths and casualties of members of the Canadian Corps in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place during the First World War. The non-statutory observance has been designated to occur annually on 9 April since 2003. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ To the Port Moody Legion.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Apr 09: Vimy Ridge Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vimy_Ridge_Day

Lest we forget. ๐Ÿช–๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

* annual observance April 9 to remember Canadians who victoriously fought WWI battle of Vimy Ridge, northern France, 1917

Commander's journals capture 'momentous' day for Canadians on Vimy Ridge
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/watson-diaries-detail-vimy-ridge-battle-1.4051492

#CAF #VimyRidge #VimyRidgeDay ๐Ÿ™

Vimy Ridge Day - Wikipedia