April 9, 1917 was an historic day for Canada when its small army took Vimy Ridge, a strategic ridge that France and Britain were unable to take from Germany in several attacks over the previous 3 years.  The Canadians planned the assault on Vimy Ridge right down to the last paper clip, but how would the plan hold up under the vagaries of war? Jump in for a listen and let's find out.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter">Support the Show.</a>

April 9, 1917 was an historic day for Canada when its small army took Vimy Ridge, a strategic ridge that France and Britain were unable to take from Germany in several attacks over the previous 3 years. The Canadians planned the assault on Vimy Ridge right down to the last paper clip, but how would the plan hold up under the vagaries of war? Jump in for a listen and let's find out. Support the Show.

April 9, 1917 was an historic day for Canada when its small army took Vimy Ridge, a strategic ridge that France and Britain were unable to take from Germany in several attacks over the previous 3 years.&nbsp; The Canadians planned the assault on Vimy Ridge right down to the last paper clip, but how would the plan hold up under the vagaries of war? Jump in for a listen and let's find out.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the Show.</a>

World War I - Canada's Historic Battle of Vimy Ridge - The Battle Rages

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