Very well done. With much pride, I can say that my grandfather was here. He spent 3 days, wounded, in the trenches tending to others whose wounds were worse than his own. He spent a year in Britain in hospital and was awarded the Military Medal.
Also, there are two graveyards within walking distance, one of which consists entirely of Canadians killed on the first day, or died of wounds from that day. The one I most closely remember is a 16 year old whose last name was Aisch. This man travelled so far from home, to this ridge in western europe, and died fighting for his country.
the memorial at Vimy is a truly sobering place. The memorial itself does not proclaim a victory, beyond a simple statement. The whole thing is a monument of mourning, testified to by the fact that the names of the Canadians never found ring the entire base of the monument.
Note: the battle of the Marne was the first resounding allied victory.
sadly, it's mostly because we don't really have anymore veterans who remember the war anymore. Nobody does. There are 3 surviving veterans worldwide, only one of which saw any real action, that being a Royal Navy sailor.
Excellent
wailaiwang 1 month ago
Awesome vid man, Vive les Canadiens ...
cprobosteuribe 6 months ago
This helped me with my report. i would give you 100%.
sina510 10 months ago
Very nice vid, well made and good pics
rockerfan15 11 months ago
Very well done. With much pride, I can say that my grandfather was here. He spent 3 days, wounded, in the trenches tending to others whose wounds were worse than his own. He spent a year in Britain in hospital and was awarded the Military Medal.
60smode 1 year ago
Very well done presentation. Researched very thoroughly and there's loads of information. Thank you.
NotYouTeeHee 1 year ago
i agree this is Canada's true b-day!! i am proud to be Canadian. im doing my grade7
historica project on this
jamesdallimore 1 year ago
Well done mate, very well done.
pspboy7 1 year ago
Perfect!!!
:)
olyamarianna 2 years ago
Also, there are two graveyards within walking distance, one of which consists entirely of Canadians killed on the first day, or died of wounds from that day. The one I most closely remember is a 16 year old whose last name was Aisch. This man travelled so far from home, to this ridge in western europe, and died fighting for his country.
Anghellik9 2 years ago
the memorial at Vimy is a truly sobering place. The memorial itself does not proclaim a victory, beyond a simple statement. The whole thing is a monument of mourning, testified to by the fact that the names of the Canadians never found ring the entire base of the monument.
Note: the battle of the Marne was the first resounding allied victory.
Anghellik9 2 years ago
Superb presentation. What's shameful is that nobody respects those who died in WW1 anymore, they all focus on WW2.
DanTehSamuraiMan 2 years ago
sadly, it's mostly because we don't really have anymore veterans who remember the war anymore. Nobody does. There are 3 surviving veterans worldwide, only one of which saw any real action, that being a Royal Navy sailor.
Anghellik9 2 years ago
Excellent video,well done.
ruzphi 2 years ago
We stand on guard for thee
ovariandermoidcyst 3 years ago
Truly a professional and respectable production - highest congratulations & most sincere thanks. Well done Man, well done.
jawharpist 3 years ago
amazing job kidAnd a many thanks to Victor Odlum bet trench raider ever lived
liljoe12345 3 years ago
great film ...very well done..
xxxVoodoou22xxx 3 years ago
Brilliant!
longhairred 3 years ago
Go Arthur Currie. We r the reason WW1 was victorious for the allies.
Unnatural09 3 years ago
Woot Woot
tado05pro 3 years ago
You are the greatest inspirational speaker ever! Second 5 stars I've ever given!
Sp00nmaster 4 years ago
the noly thing I can say is...HELL YEAH!
bougabouga 4 years ago