Vimmy Ridge Battle
Canada's Shock Troops took what was said to never be taken. I have two past family members who lost their lives on Vimmy Ridge. One should always remember the sacrifices our ancesters made to let us live how we do now. And sorry for the voice, it's not me.
Added: Feb-2-2012 Occurred On: Feb-2-2012
By: treday
In: Other
Tags: Worl War 1, WW1, Vimmy Ridge, Canada, Shock Troops, Battle
Location: Canada (load item map)
Marked as: approved
Views: 1400 | Comments: 17 | Votes: 3 | Favorites: 2 | Shared: 0 | Updates: 0 | Times used in channels: 1
By: treday
In: Other
Tags: Worl War 1, WW1, Vimmy Ridge, Canada, Shock Troops, Battle
Location: Canada (load item map)
Marked as: approved
Views: 1400 | Comments: 17 | Votes: 3 | Favorites: 2 | Shared: 0 | Updates: 0 | Times used in channels: 1
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I have a tuque that says 'Vimmy Ridge Battle' on it.
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bydraggerbob (157.20) 
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Regardless of the hand-full of nay-sayers here on LL this was a very interesting report of a sacrifice of men of bravery that I had never heard of. Thank you for this fine presentation!
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bydownhill2400 (1358.18) downhill2400 View Channel Send Message
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"If I had Canadian soldiers, American technology and British officers I would rule the world." - Winston Churchill
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bysloppies (38.70) 
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The Canadians fought like lions in WW1, arguably the best troops on the Western Front alongside the Aussies...
The British used them both as shock troops against German defensive positions
Gay voice BTW...
Posted Feb-2-2012 ByElegantDecline (2144.68) 
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@ElegantDecline Sorry, I know it's horrible. But good report.
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bytreday (484.40) 
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Respect!
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bynicest (97.62) nicest View Channel Send Message
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Yay Canada =) Proud moment
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bysloppies (38.70) 
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"One should always remember the sacrifices our ancesters made to let us live how we do now"
I think the worst/sadest part of this war was that the sacrifices didnt mean anything. It was just a waste of money and people, and didnt chance the world to a better place, but instead built more hate and separation of the states of europe that in the end lead to a new world war.
Posted Feb-12-2012 Bytwista (58.24) 
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@twista They were just playing it as it came. Hind vision is always 20/20.
Posted Feb-28-2012 Byzachos (76.50) 
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EH!
Posted Feb-2-2012 ByMr_Lahey (62.32) 
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is that stephen hawkings son?
Posted Feb-2-2012 ByGallman (171.38) 
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I read about this battle not long ago. First time I'd heard of a creeping barrage, which seemed to have been a decisive factor in taking the ridge.
Also the wave attacks, where front line troops would capture a trench and hold it while the next wave would leap frog them and continue onto the next trench, was able to keep the pressure on Gerry instead of letting them regroup and counter attack.
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bygyco (230.16) 
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"Vimy"
Posted Feb-2-2012 Byjaguarleo (14.34) jaguarleo View Channel Send Message
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The lisp is driving me nuts!
Posted Feb-2-2012 Byjd1327 (471.52) jd1327 View Channel Send Message
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Only the germans had "Shock Troops", while the french and the canadians only had shocked troops.
Posted Feb-2-2012 ByKrupp (110.00) Krupp View Channel Send Message
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@Krupp lol
Posted Feb-2-2012 ByCptDoom (286.56) 
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@Krupp That's funny. I've read reports and letters from German servicemen, that they were scared shitless of the Canadians. Oh and by the way, maybe look up trench raids, first conducted by Canadians. I'd be willing to bet you'd shit your pants.
Posted Feb-2-2012 Bytreday (484.40) 
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