The Battle of Vimy Ridge

Reading

Now read this article on the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Opens in new window) at the Canadian War Museum.

Visuals

Examine the following images from the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Canadian soldiers walking through the field of war as they gain territory on their enemy

Canadians Advance, George Metcalf Archival Collection, Canadian War Museum

Soldiers laying in the trenches looking across a field into a city centre

Beyond Vimy, the Douai Plain, George Metcalf Archives, Canadian War Museum

An aerial view of a military cemetary surrounded by forestry

Canadian Cemetery at Vimy, George Metcalf Archival Collection

Large, geometric,smooth stone structure as a memorial for the Battle at Vimy Ridge surrounded by well-kept grass

Photo of the Vimy Memorial

Video

Go online and search for “video Canada and the Battle of Vimy Ridge.” You should find some short videos. Try to explore a video of less than 10 minutes which contains real footage or photos of the battle. Feel free to discover any other material that may have come up in your search.