COMMEMORATING VIMY RIDGE

David W Grebstad

Apr 9

On 9 April 1917, Canadian soldiers advanced up Vimy Ridge and secured a position that had defied repeated assault. Today is about commemorating their courage.

4 Comments

Napoleon's Colonel

Wonderful piece, Dave! I’ll be looking for a copy of your book. Ubique!!

David W Grebstad

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

I love the style. Narrative, then historiographical reflection, and then back to narrative.

David W Grebstad

Thanks! Ubique!

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