From April 9th to 12th 1917, the Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought. Canada's most celebrated military victory, it is often considered the birth of Canadian national pride. Taking place on the Western Front of northern France, the four divisions of the Canadian Corps. attacked the ridge for 4 days straight, eventually capturing it from the German army. It was the largest territorial advance of any Allied force thus far in the war. This is the #History of #VimyRidge 🍁 📸 Getty Images #Canadianhisto

As Canadians mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, it's worth asking: Why does Canada keep commemorating that moment in history? For more: https://youtu.be/3LP22iTXqS8 | CBC News: The National