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Vimy Ridge 1917

Byng's Canadians Triumph at Arras. Campaign

By (author) Alexander Turner
Illustrated by Peter Dennis
Format: Paperback / softback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Published: 5th May 2005
Dimensions: w 171mm h 244mm d 10mm
Weight: 335g
ISBN-10: 1841768715
ISBN-13: 9781841768717
Barcode No: 9781841768717
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Synopsis
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.

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