The Battle of Vimy Ridge April 9th, 1917

Objectives

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Draw German troops away from Aisne, a town France was to attack one week later

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Win Arras and Vimy Ridge from German control

 

Plan: The British would attack Arras, while the Canadians went after Vimy Ridge.

 

All part of the British Spring offensive

 

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