Vimy Ridge, 1917: Byng's Canadians Triumph at Arras (Campaign) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Vimy Ridge, 1917: Byng's Canadians Triumph at Arras (Campaign) Book

In early 1917 Vimy Ridge, one of the most important features on the Western Front, was considered impregnable. However, in a spectacular victory, the four Divisions of the Canadian Army Corps, under Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng, took almost the entire ridge in a day. This book examines every aspect of the secret to their success: preparation. The author shows how effective observation, accurate shelling, and new infantry tactics all prepared the ground for Byng's victory. When the attack opened at 5.30am on April 9 the Canadians easily overwhelmed the forward fire trenches, secured most of the ridge within the day, and all their planned objectives within four days.Read More

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  • Blackwell

    Vimy Ridge was one of the most important geographic features on the entire Western Front in World War I. In early 1917 it was considered practically impregnable, but on 9 April the Canadian Army Corps, under the command of the British Lieutenant...

  • Pickabook

    I.A.J. Turner, Peter Dennis (Illus)

  • 1841768715
  • 9781841768717
  • I.A.J. Turner
  • 10 May 2005
  • Osprey Publishing
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 96
  • Second Impression
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