Statistics
Approximately how many Canadians were killed during the battle?
About 3,600
In what country did The Battle of Vimy Ridge take place?
France
In which war did the Battle of Vimy Ridge occur?
WW1
Name one difficult condition soldiers faced.
Mud, cold, danger, shell shock, lack of sleep, etc.
Approximately how many Canadian soldiers took part in the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
100,000 soldiers
Many people consider Vimy Ridge a defining moment for which country?
Canada
In what year did the Battle of Vimy Ridge take place?
1917
What was one major cost of the victory?
Thousands of casualties (killed or wounded)
About how many Canadian casualties (killed and wounded) occurred during the battle?
About 10,600 casualties
What countries were involved in The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
Canada and The United Kingdom vs Germany
How many days did the battle last?
4 days
What were the soldiers from Canada called?
Canadian Expeditionary Force
What is was the highest and most heavily defended point on Vimy Ridge captured by Canadian Forces?
Hill 145
What countries were allies in the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
Canada and the United Kingdom
At 5:30 on Easter Monday, this attack began.
What is The Turning Point?
What tactic helped Canadian troops advance safely behind artillery fire?
The creeping barrage
How many Canadian divisions fought together at at Vimy Ridge?
4
In which French region is Vimy Ridge located?
Pas-de-Calais
Hill 145 fell on this day.
April 10, 1917
How many Victoria Crosses were awarded to Canadians for bravery during the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
4