90 years ago today
prof 101 | 09.04.2007 18:49 | Education | History | London
1917: The great British offensive was unleashed on the Arras sector, including an assault on Vimy Ridge by the Canadian Corps, following a three-week long artillery bombardment. The Canadians took the Ridge, but at heavy cost. Seven VCs were won that day:
Captain McDowell (Canadian)
Lance-Sergeant Sifton (Canadian) - posthumous
Private Milne (Canadian) - posthumous
Lance-Corporal Bryan
Sergeant Cator
Sergeant Whittle (Australian)
Private Kenny (Australian)
Captain McDowell (Canadian)
Lance-Sergeant Sifton (Canadian) - posthumous
Private Milne (Canadian) - posthumous
Lance-Corporal Bryan
Sergeant Cator
Sergeant Whittle (Australian)
Private Kenny (Australian)
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