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Battles of Artois : the offensive on Vimy Ridge during the war. Following an assault launched on 9 April 1917, the troops withe the maple leaf, met for the first time in a non British single corps, wins Vimy Ridge, marking and a major chapter in the history of the Canadian nation. The Vimy ridge is forested today (background): Each tree was planted by a Canadian and symbolizes the sacrifice of a soldier. (This historic photo archive is not available for sale and only presented here to set the context).
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