Canadian National Vimy Memorial
| History: | The battle for Vimy Ridge which began 09 Apr 1917 is considered by many to be a defining point in Canadian history. Here is an article from the Canadian War Museum about the battle. Here is an article from the Canadian War Museum about the sculptures on the Vimy Memorial. Here is an article from Veterans Affairs about the Memorial. |
| Location: | 62580 Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France |
| GPS: | 50.379886, 2.773508 |
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| Memorial detail | Memorial back view | Memorial detail |
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| Canada Bereft overlooking Douai Plain | Detail of statue of mourning woman | Memorial detail |
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| Detail of back sculptures | Empty tomb in front of monument | Canada Bereft |
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