On the 9th April 1917, Vimy Ridge was probably the strongest German defensive position in northern France.

The Canadian Corps attacked on this day using miles of tunnels they had dug out, to approach the enemy lines.

By mid day, only the highest point of hill 145, remained in German hands and the Canadians won that the next day.

German casualties were 20,000 and Canadian casualties were 10,000.

Four VC’s were won in the offencive.

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still singing, fly - scarce heard amid the guns below. we are the dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie - in Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow..... In Flanders fields....