The Battle Of Vimy Ridge: Canada's Finest Hour | Battle Of Vimy Ridge | Timeline

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[@geoffnorman1384]

@adam rule .

[@MastemaJack]

My great grandfather fought around the area of Vimy Ridge

[@marcquesnel1324]

You're using the wrong flag. Canada's flag was the Red Ensign until 1965

[@geraldkennedy3475]

@@geoffnorman1384 o¡€¡¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

[@ultr4N0v]

My cousin fought in this battle as a member of the 50th battalion, 4th division

[@nmagines9378]

I live in the city of Vimy, where this battle took place. There’s a beautiful memorial for Canadian soldiers who died during that war, surrounded by battlefields where wholes from bombings are still visible. A very beautiful place where you can visit trenches and imagine how the soldiers must’ve lived. To this day, we continue to discover bombs that didn’t explode in our gardens. Thank you for the soldiers who gave their lives to help us save our country. They’d be proud to see how our citizens respect them and make sure to never forget their names. I pass by this memorial everyday going to work and I never forget to say “good morning soldiers” when I drive past the trenches and the memorial. A heavy place filled with memories and probably some ghosts

[@MichaelPGilbert]

Very beautiful comment, thanks for posting.

[@martyhatchard5461]

Thankyou from a Canadian rancher

[@whotao3047]

That's sick honestly, good you make sure they get greeted every day

[@usncorpsman7966]

🙏🙏

[@mrbot372]

Much love from canada stay blessed! 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@chippin_in5015]

As a brit, I have always felt that the canadians never got the recognition they deserved in both world wars.

[@jcmangan]

Because they were canon fodder for the Brits, Passendale, Normandy, just like the Polish in Arnheim, Monte Cassino or the Scots and Kiwis in North-Africa. Montgomery nearly always put the commenwealth troops in the first lines of an attack to maintain morals on the homefront. And because of the main historicans on those events were Brits. And because of history is written history.

[@chippin_in5015]

jcmangan I don’t think we should discredit the brits. They fought and died like everyone else. No canadian cities were ever bombed and there is no biased from historians either. Everyone who fought in ww2 should be commended for their bravery no matter what side they fought on.

[@shanebernardfaulkner3574]

@@chippin_in5015 ffs why would you commend the s.s.

[@chippin_in5015]

Shane bernard Faulkner Anybody who is brave enough to die for their country should be commended even if they are morally bankrupt

[@fundiver198]

Its seem extremely braindead for Canadians to go and fight and die is this European war. I mean why and for what???

[@cal9064]

One of my great-uncles served as a piper in 16 Bn(The Canadian Scottish). Arriving in Flanders in February 1915...he remained with the Battalion until September 1918. When he was severely wounded and returned home. He was one of the pipers who led off the assault on Vimy Ridge, the morning of April 9, 1917. Advancing alone and unarmed ahead of the first attack wave, he piped the men of his battalion into battle. All of the pipers who survived that day, carried on right through to the Ridge....nearly a mile from their jump off point. The courage and determination that took, can only be imagined. For his part in the Great War, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Plus, Military Medal/ bar. Another piper(and one of his closest friends) was awarded the Victoria Cross. Posthumous. Of the 17 16 Battalion pipers, only three were to survive until the end of the war. It has been said that on Vimy Ridge, Canada became a nation. And why we are proud to be called Canadians.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

What was his name??

[@LankyAssMofka]

I always love hearing pipes whenever there is a parade or something. Stirs something in ya

[@chris.hartliss]

It is sad that governments have used the bravery, solidarity, and the pressure of poverty to uphold the structures that created the conflicts to begin with. I love to think of what these men would have accomplished in another environment. It's depressing. Lol

[@goldbug7127]

I'm a Canadian with a Scottish name. I've always thought, I always knew the bravest guy on the battlefield was the Piper. I think that every time I hear the pipes.

[@katharinemichie2178]

Piper Richardson, was he your uncle’s friend? There is a statue of him near city hall in Chilliwack, erected there only a few years ago. A friend of mine guarded his VC at a regimental function in Vancouver once.

[@peterbernard856]

Been to VIMY I WEPT with pride and sorrow Never felt more CANADIAN Saw the graves of CANADIANS from 16 to 39 years old The monument is very special We should never forget. The Canadian Corps ' record of victories is LEGENDARY

[@gordonberry7284]

I went there too and it was obvious what a critical victory it was, topographically. Whoever held that ridge could see for miles in any direction. The Germans valued it greatly and to shift them off it at that stage of the war was a true feat of arms. Respect! Brisbane, Aust

[@Brucev7]

On my Travel List now. A Stark, Visual Memorial

[@anthonyeaton5153]

The British were also at Vimy

[@ONECOUNT]

A beautiful monument, impressive!

[@nicholaspatton1742]

Sometimes you must step away to see where you are from. Your freedom and nation were gained in lives of the men who gave their all. We will never forget.

[@stevehays6403]

Canada has some high speed operators. Feel a kinship with my neighbor. One ally that has fought side by side the US for last 100 years. Canadians are nice people till you threaten those they have swore to fight with. They will forever be my brothers

[@TheMrfreedomrequired]

we did not fight with you.......you fought with us........Canada was in both WWs before the united states.....we thank you for your service

[@TheMrfreedomrequired]

@Ronald Watson thank you Iam a veteran myself 20 yrs gulf wars and bosnia

[@LankyAssMofka]

@@TheMrfreedomrequired he's just saying we stand up and fight for our allies. In WWs we fought with UK, more recently we've helped the US.

[@cliffitir]

We can reach out and touch you from over 3000m away with just a rifle. ;)

[@joshmills7615]

Thank you brother am god bless america

[@zulubeatz1]

I have watched a lot of WW1 documentaries and they are usually very good but this one is outstanding. The attention to detail and the realism stand out amongst other things. This is not merely a celebration of the Canadian soldier but an in depth analysis of why the Vimy ridge offensive was a success. WW1 was a chaotic war and this is the first Documentary that has helped me to understand the mechanics of the command whilst also bringing home sharply the terrible experiences of the troops who fought there. Brilliant and highly recommended to the serious Military History student.

[@denniscannon1943]

God bless Canada, best wishes from Delaware, USA.

[@SuperSalmon01]

Thank you sir. We are shoulder to shoulder as always! God bless America/Oh Canada!! Cheers!!

[@caswallonandflur692]

God Bless you America. Trump 2Q2Q !! God Bless us all . Amen

[@JB-yb4wn]

Anytime you want your Whitehouse burned down again, just call us.

[@huntersnd8278]

Damn right you better praise us

[@lewa9575]

@@JB-yb4wn will do!

[@XGALAXYDRIFT3RX]

I've seen a lot of World War 1 documentaries and this one was really good.

[@robertrichard6107]

I'm French Canadian ancestry but got to hear several first hand blurps I'll call them of the war from my maternal grandfather here stateside. This documentary is very well put together, worth the time, let us never forget. "That Lee Enfield, and Mauser were deadly!" he'd say "While the Springfield was so-so," he survived several gas attacks.

[@davep5227]

@@robertrichard6107 oh Really? I'd say that it has a lot to do with the Man behind it 🤔👍😘

[@angusosborne3151]

Canadians are extremely tough soldiers and warriors. We don't die fighting, we die winning. True north strong and free !

[@JohnGeometresMaximos]

Justin has turned you all into cheerleaders.

[@stnz908]

@@JohnGeometresMaximos Our boys would tear yours a new one.

[@JohnGeometresMaximos]

@@stnz908 I'm Greek, and very fond of Canada and Canadians. Australians as well. My comment wasn't so much an insult, but a statement of fact. Canada and Australia have been overrun by sissies. As always the pollution spreads from the US to the rest of the Western world, and Greece is sadly bound to follow down the same path you guys are on...

[@stnz908]

@@JohnGeometresMaximos My country is overrun with sissies? Ok (backing slowly away)

[@ernstwiltmann6]

Angus Osborne In Afghanistan too ?

[@bettym.6766]

My Father was in the 4th division at Vimy. His friend was killed beside him and my Dad was wounded when a grenade exploded too soon on April 9th. Both were gassed as well. Remembering all our brave service members this 10th of Nov.

[@michkr144]

Your Father was at Vimy? I would never be so indiscreet as to ask a Lady her age but you must be moving it along a bit. My grandfather (NZ) and GUncles were at Gallipoli and in France and I am now 70 years old.

[@cameronninawale9610]

Thank you, Canada...from the far flung corner of the British Empire; the former Australian Territory of Papua New Guinea.

[@interman7715]

MastodonManiac Much love and respect from this Aussie.

[@johntripp5159]

Greetings, I visited your beautiful country in 1967. I live in Canada

[@rpm1796]

Cheers PNG!🍁🍻

[@LankyAssMofka]

Thanks brother. Commonwealth forever

[@questionreality6003]

From Canada : Aussies were great in WW1! - and fantastic for the Canadian Princess Patricia's to be stuck with at the battle of Kap Yong , both showing China that Australia and Canada don't mind a nice stinging fight now and then!

[@FranCoughlin]

My grandfather James Sullivan was a Sgt Major and a part of the 4th division in taking Vimy Ridge and had previously fought in the Boar War. I was told later he was never the same after that final siege for Hill 145. He passed very early in my life. I so wish I had gotten to know him. #LestWeForget #VimyRidge

[@123blakes8]

Canada even too this day is known to have one of the most effective military forces on the planet..... the French and British spent 3 years trying to take this ridge with somewhere around 250 000 casualties... we took it in four bloody days proud to be a Canadian🇨🇦

[@123blakes8]

C R 3000 Canadians died in 4 days it was bloody

[@travismoore22]

@Kit Kefner A nation at war should first master the art of keeping said nation's $hit together or risk facing hockey playing bears. ❤🇨🇦

[@williamgardiner4956]

@C R Bloody rights!!!!

[@TheMrfreedomrequired]

it was a great achievement but it was not even close to 4 days.......if factor in the preparation time

[@fergusmallon1337]

@C R Well Damn

[@jackthebassman1]

I visit the Great War battlefields fairly regularly, in my opinion the memorial at Vimy is the most beautiful, the figure of Canada looking over the Douai plain is particularly moving. As a Brit I sympathise with men and boys from all nations who went to fight for their countries, Canada’s participation and losses must never be underestimated. This is one of the best ever documentaries on the battle of Vimy Ridge I’ve ever seen, thank you for your outstanding work and ….. Thank you Canada.

[@paulgerald7682]

My late mother ' s father was at the " Ridge " Canadian Army Medical Corps , contract T. B. and was sent home shortly after . Thank you .He was captain , surgeon . My late mother ' s father rode a horse . Thank you .

[@brianisbs]

Doing research about my relative, Wilfred Brown, and this doc really helped me place certain dates and events.

[@sibert1974]

I have visited the tunnels at Vimy Ridge and the magnificent memorial twice. A very moving experience. The young Canadian guides were superb. Some of the best I have ever come across. I hope to take my Canadian relatives there next time they visit me in Europe.

[@joanneconstantine6419]

Lost 2 great uncles in the Somme gased my grandfather was a major in the queens own rifles reserve battalion he came back a changed man. The tactics used at vim were cutting-edge creeping barrage indirect fire snipers propositioned

[@aminharis4930]

Pointless slaughter for everyone who stepped on the battlefield. I can't say not one soldier wasn't brave. Even the cowards to retreated were brave. Armies today wouldn't step foot on the field in these conditions today an thats for sure. Lived brave died brave for countries who didn't understand modern warfare. Salute to courage

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Amin, the later soldiers did just that in WW2.

[@426shelby426]

​@@anthonyeaton5153 @ANTHONY EATON the only fighting that came close to this brutality during WWII were Stalingrad and Leningrad. No where else soldiers had to suffer constant shelling months at a time. This doesn't make the WWII soldiers less brave then the WWI one's. But it means that there struggle was not the same

[@blackberrythorns]

@@426shelby426 ortona, juno beach were terrible but the battle for the scheldt was world war one bad.

[@JBonzalot18]

I visited Vimy Ridge last year. As a Canadian the history of our troops makes me very proud. If you visit overseas you quickly find out that the Europeans have tremendous respect for Canadians and all the allies contributions. But I have to say that all soldiers fought proudly from their respective countries. Enduring WWI and/or WWII took a tremendous toll on them and they all need to be remembered and respected forever. The Greatest Generation that ever lived. We don't need a half-witted politician to try and take the limelight or attempt to apologize for past history. They can stay at home on November 11th (especially the ones in the West).

[@krisl9717]

My great grandfather brought supplies and ammo up to the front lines during this battle. He was also one of the first public transit bus drivers in southwestern ontario

[@tommcdonald1873]

Sir Arthur Currie was truly the first modern battle strategist and commander. Along with Sir John Monash of the ANZACS they created integrated operational tactics important to overcome the interlocking defnesive tactics that allowed the Germans to make positions like Vimy and later the Hindenburg Line practically impregnable.

[@jerryslater3447]

Currie and Monash created Integrated Warfare. Damn Colonials outsmarted all of the old Empires.

[@stevenwebb3634]

They weren't even professional soldiers.

[@tommcdonald1873]

@@stevenwebb3634 Currie and Monash as junior commanders were really brilliant and had senior officers treat them and their troops as semi-independent forces meaning they could be placed in different armies at Haig's will because the Germans, in the end, were scared of them and Haig and the BEF exploited it at Amiens. Monash then took fully integrated warfare first utilized at Vimy by Currie and Byng and took it to a new level at La Hamel and Amiens which Currie brilliantly on his own at Drocourt-Quiant.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@tommcdonald1873 The Hindenburg Line was breached by the British 46th Midland Division. You may be surprised to learn that the British were there and at every other major battle as they were by far the largest army.

[@sibly62]

All due respect Currie had no equal. 1st Div. at Vimy. Took all objectives by early afternoon 1st day. Added more tactical inventions and destroyed 3 German divisions at Hill 70 Then after the BEF and the Anzacs ran out of steam at Passchendaele Currie came in and in just 2 weeks planned and executed Haigs victory Then an elaborate deseption plan to fool the Germans and move almost the whole Corp. to Amiens. ( Germans always knew whereever the Canadians were there would be trouble)where they took even more ground then the Anzacs. And then to carry on and defeat a quarter of whole German Army in the west(almost 40 divisions)in the last remaining 100 days with spectacular victories at Drocourt Queant line ( the main lynch pin of the Hindenburg line and one of the greatest victories of the war at Canal du Nord. And finally Haig orders Canadians to take Mons at the end. Again, all due respect, Britain would not have won the war without Anzacs and Cdn Corps

[@myparceltape1169]

Even now, over a century later, Canadians are still due worldwide respect. Not only for war.

[@pheasantpluckersson2138]

I have a completely intact Mills grenade that came from a trench at Vimy ridge, it was in a case with others, it was dug up in 2002 It is dated 1916 on the brass base, made by CAV and assembled at Acton munitions works Lewisham London England I often wish it were able to speak

[@madtrapper1312]

Umm yeh I’d get that decommissioned

[@kennethkustren9381]

Previous unheralded CANADIAN VICTORIES INCLUDE THE 1814 WhiteHouse Marshmallow Toast.

[@JohnDoe-xo9so]

British soldiers, Canada didn't have an army at that time, or a navy.

[@cron1165]

@@JohnDoe-xo9so Still Canadian though

[@JohnDoe-xo9so]

@@madtrapper1312 You can consider them whatever you want and you would still be wrong. They didn't consider themselves Canadians; they considered themselves the First People. It wasn't until they were subjectcated that they called themselves Canadians; same goes in the USA.

[@madtrapper1312]

@@JohnDoe-xo9so fair point

[@ArmouredPhalanx]

@@JohnDoe-xo9so Not entirely true. It IS true that the vast majority of the English-speaking population considered themselves British subjects in Canada more than 'Canadian', there was a nascent Canadian identity forming at this point, and the French-speaking population were 'Canadians'. Also, while there was no independent Canadian army, there were a number of militia units that were raised in Canada. All that said... Yeah, there was virtually no Canadian (however you choose to define them) involvement the fighting south of the border.

[@brucestirling8215]

In the intro you forgot to add the 31st Alberta Battalion

[@sloananderson4317]

@35:30 that goes to show how even in a time of war, people can show compassion for one another because we see that we are just people of the human race

[@michaeljohnryan7801]

Visited parts of the old western front last week mostly to see where family fought on somme and arras and where great uncles name was on arras memorial, I also visited vimy ridge, the carabou memorial, and where gas was first used, was a moving experience the canadian memorials especially beautiful

[@darrilmiller8167]

Got to love our Canadian brothers.

[@ladycharlenegrace8023]

6:02 "...limp to liberation is my motto!" Archie I can understand that but he's got a good wit!

[@jacobolson6145]

World War One is the most interesting time in military history for me. It’s so interesting with so many unique and interesting designs and just how they’re beginning to understand modern military tactics

[@seamasrigh2162]

Crown Prince Rupprecht (11:25) was NOT the brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Kaiser was a Hohenzollern and King of Prussia. Rupprecht was a Wittelsbach and was Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bavaria.

[@deanduggan2915]

God bless us all who fought for freedom and for so many we will miss

[@jacobsladder6715]

These men on all sides fought bravely! This war was suicide! No one wanted to be there to see the horrors they saw.. the horrors of war no man nor women nor child should ever have to go through.

[@gordonjamieson861]

Great people the Canadian’s. Like the Australia and New Zealander’s just the BEST.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

All from British stock as were 25% of there armies.

[@Oeleted]

So proud of being Canadian. I don’t care what anybody says because I love my country and always will till the day I die. Nothing could change that.

[@jammyscouser2583]

When the NZers arrived in France from the fighting at Gallipoli, it was the Canadians that they looked to in regards to how the fighting on the Western Front was to be done

[@Febrile1]

My Great Grandfather died there. *And look at Canada today!* What a waste .....

[@mat3714]

It will be better when you leave

[@bonniebluebell5940]

Great uncle in the family here....KIA on June 3, 1917 at Arras....born in January 1897 so he was just twenty when he died... so sad....he had emigrated (as had his older sister and brother) from Scotland as a boy.

[@math2222322]

Our nation was born on that ridge. Too many forget that.

[@madtrapper1312]

I agree

[@irwansyahtourguide832]

The World War One began on 28 June 1914 due to the assination of Austrian Emperor and his wife by a young Bosnian named Gavrilo Princip. Afterwards Austria, Hungary, and Germany declared the war against Great Britain, France, and Russia. Initially Italy was on the war in the German side. But eventually, Italy declared the war against Austria, Hungary, and Germany. the New Zealanders, Indians, Australians, and Canadians took part in the WW1 because they were British commonwealth. The Battle of Vimy Ridge was the first Canadian participation in the world war. The WW1 officially ended when Germany surrendered in Compiegne, France, on 18 November 1918.

[@history_loves_anime8927]

The extremely simplified version of the war start but it's so flippin complicated you can make a two hour video on it and would still only cover the bare bones.

[@blankblank7454]

Might want to check your facts Canada was apart of the war since the start

[@history_loves_anime8927]

@@blankblank7454 Ypres comes to mond pretty quick in 1915 and the NZ and AUS were also in the med fighting the ottomans essentially from the start as well.

[@laatdovahkiin7405]

WW1 ended November 11th I'm pretty sure. Hence we celebrate Remembrance/Veterans day on November 11th.

[@gedeon2696]

Is there a follow-up recounting what occured at Vimy Ridge during WW2 (german occupation) ??

[@sbwoy]

I liked this. Canada does not receive enough recognition.

[@SNP-1999]

Currie should have been Commander in Chief of all British forces on the Western Front.

[@questionreality6003]

that was close to happening; the allies were very fed up with butcher Hague I think ?

[@flipneleanor7370]

I have a feeling the officers, politicians, and leaders of the british probably looked down on Canadians, as a means to an end, and it would be insulting to their superior british culture to have a canadian in charge. Just a theory.

[@littlefluffybushbaby7256]

When I was at Vimy Ridge I was walking along the trenches and noticed a white pebble. I picked it up and realized it wasn't stone, but bone. The ball of a human humerus (upper arm) bone. I put it back as I found it. Many bodies are still in the Belgian and French soil. I drove around the other side of Vimy, away from the preserved trenches and the monument, and needed to take a pee. Parking up I walked into some trees. As I walked I noticed the ground was very uneven, and there were indentations everywhere, inches apart. It took a minute for the penny to drop. They were shell holes. So many of them that there were no gaps. With the darkness of the tree canopy it was quite spooky when I realized this was where many had lost their lives.

[@douglascharnley8249]

Very interesting now very clear where the source of the successes of 1918 came from.

[@scomo532]

All wars are insane and a waste, but it seems that WW I was the most insane and wasteful of all. Millions killed for absolutely nothing. The incredible bravery and perseverance of the soldiers was surpassed only by the criminal incompetence and stupidity of the high command and politicians of the belligerent countries.

[@wcstevens7]

Well done Canada...You don't boast about you achievements until your neighbours in the south (The Yanks)

[@kingjames7273]

Yanks are our brothers too different but still family

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Until our neighbours in the south ??????

[@Jay-vr9ir]

@@kwd3109 NO! and you can't make us .Nah , Nah .

[@kingjames7273]

@@kwd3109 I am more American than many and I'm not anti American and further more both Canadians and Americans are really same family one house that split tribe of Ephraim and tribe of msnasah we are s lost tribe.we are brothers it's people like Trudeau( soyboy Lord eye brows) who divide us.americans are not bad their former govts were bad.you now have a chance to correct that.if America goes right the world will follow

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@kwd3109 well said Sir!

[@hardticket123]

As a Newfoundlander, I want to thank you for including the The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Beaumont Hamel is one of the most tragic and heroic incidents in our history. It's not often mentioned in the greater context of the war as Newfoundland was not part of Canada at the time.

[@gordonberry7284]

I visited Beaumont Hamel as part of my trip to Flanders in 1915. The Newfoundlanders’ sacrifice there reminded me of the Australian’s fruitless attempt at the Nek, Gallipoli and the Brits on the Somme. Some have called it docile stupidity but the men at that stage of the war were told that bravery would win the war. They hadn’t factored in machine guns or high explosive artillery rounds at that stage. The men got up, showed their bravery and died in the hope their assured death would somehow win the war for their mates, family, countries and the good of the world. You can only sit in awe of their courage and selflessness. Newfoundlanders should, and no doubt will, be forever proud. Respect Brisbane, Aust.

[@rexmundi3108]

My great uncle was there. He later died at Amiens. He was one of the Gaelic speaking Newfoundlanders who sailed to Nova Scotia to enlist with fellow Scots in the Canadian army. My Great Grandfather, meanwhile, was one of the "First 500" of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and made it through the war, the Somme and Gallipoli included.

[@LankyAssMofka]

My papa was born there before confederation. Loved hearing his stories

[@johnbrowne3950]

Newfoundlanders also fought at Gallipoli.

[@brentfellers9632]

Well your part of Canada now! And we are proud to have you!

[@HonestBob_]

The Canadians did us English so proud, but more importantly, they did Canada immensely proud. Thankful for everything they did for us.

[@Ddrumzzz12]

We were, we are and will always be standing guard for thee

[@jerryslater3447]

@@Ddrumzzz12 My Grandfather was 17 when he went to France as an ambulance driver he came home with the remains of an Ambulance nd 5 wounded men imbedded his back, thanks to a German gun battery firing from out of sight at the hospital crossroad.. He went back a few years later to repair Canadian Tanks.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@jerryslater3447 and Britain did Cana da proud

[@554account]

Wouldnt want it any other way. In Britians time of need, Canada will always be there as I assume Britian will be for Canada. Youre like our mother. Australia and New Zealand are our brothers. CANZUK!!!!!

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@554account That is how it should be but sometimes it reaches a point when it seems as if GB contribution is less than it was reading some of the posts. We all contributed to a stunning victory of a skillful and powerful enemy. Were must never forget that. Cheers to Diggers, Canucks Kiwis Indians and not forgetting the French who a bore largr part of the fighting right in their own backyard.

[@petergault4328]

My grandfather was there , he left at 17 years old . Wounded twice he survived, . He was in Europe until 1919 when he finally came home. Unfortunately he would not tell anyone war stories and no one knew he had so many medals until he died, his one and only response to my request was " hope you never have to go and see for yourself" the way he said it and his face meant, don't ask again.

[@Nvwheeler]

My Grandfather served in the Canadian 11th Field Ambulance as a stretcher bearer. I can only imagine the horrors he witnessed. He was at the Somme, Vimy, Passandaele among other killing fields. He too wouldn't speak about the war. WWI was a terrible conflict

[@TiffWaffles]

I heard somebody say once that you'd have more chances talking to a Veteran of the Second World War to get their personal truths on what happened during that conflict than getting what happened from a soldier of the Great War. Sometimes, it makes me wonder why since both World Wars were absolutely horrific, but seeing images of what happened during World War I makes me realise just how traumatising this war really was.

[@cohengamertv6548]

@@TiffWaffles in my opinion due to ww1 being trench warfare, soldiers would see more horrors

[@donaldbush5404]

None of us do 9 times out of ten they don't want to hear it or don't believe it anyway so its best to just smile and say nothing

[@MrBillsomm2000]

From the son of a Vietnam vet God bless your Grandfather.

[@5h0rgunn45]

For anyone who's confused by the pictures of soldiers lying on the ground with their rifles standing up in the mud next to them, it's because of a tradition that grew up among the Canadians: if you were advancing, and you came upon a comrade who'd been wounded, you picked up his rifle and stuck it in the ground by the bayonet so the stretcher-bearers could locate him.

[@Priam66]

for stretcher-bearers yes but later in the war so tanks wouldn't run over wounded soldiers

[@jerryslater3447]

My grandfather taught me that trick, he was an Ambulance driver in the first one, and a Sgt Tank Mechanic the second time. 49th South Alberta Reg.

[@martinsparkin]

"Only dropped once."

[@MrLoobu]

And if you come upon the enemy wounded, you stick the bayonet in him to honour your fallen brothers behind.

[@xanbex8324]

@@MrLoobu no way Jose.....these are Canadians not A.............s

[@pdog547]

Both of my parents immigrated to Canada in the 1950's. I am a first generation Canadian. I don't know if I have the right to, but this is part of my identity as a proud Canadian. What these men did for us cannot be overstated, and I intend to honour every one of them for the rest of my life. To the soldiers of the CEF and Allied Forces in The Great War - thank you.

[@edoged]

Eh you’re Canadian man, be proud

[@KoopaTroopa4]

You’re just as much of a Canuck as the rest of us, be proud ❤️

[@luissalazar6960]

You are canadian, you enjoy the winter running in the snow at -20 C as running at +25C.

[@426shelby426]

If you were born (or even just live) here and are willing to go out of your way to help you those in need then it is your blood right

[@miissraiinbow]

You were born in Canada, making you just as Canadian as I am and my family has been living in Canada since its beginning.

[@LarryjB53]

Glad to see WW1 from the Canadian point of view. Hope to see some Canadian WW2 videos. Not enough on KZbin about your contributions.

[@LNMarls]

Yea, we never see enough footage of the Canadian point of view

[@Slackmana]

There might be a few good Dutch documentaries on the subject...

[@Nintendofan570]

with good reasons

[@StressfulGengar]

All I know from reports and things we have the Canadians were some of the most ingenious and cunning fighters during WW2. We never hear enough about our countrymen and their bravery, other than the stories of D-Day as they advanced farther than any other group.

[@xtr3m3fLx]

@@Nintendofan570 which is?

[@jesussilva2461]

I'm a Mexican from Nogales, Sonora Mexico. I live in California and I used to drive long haul for KLLM out of Jackson, Mississippi, very often our company would send us north to Canada and I was always impressed by the Canadian people and I have in my heart the sweetest and best times. While I believe the United States is very possibly the best in the world, our friends in the north are just as good a people as those in the States. May God bless Canada Forever!

[@pauldevlin6404]

Jesus Silva I'm a Canadian and my dad ran long haul produce loads from Nogales to here most of his lifetime.

[@xanbex8324]

Thank you JESUS!

[@mike.47]

You can always count on the Canadians to give their all. I have visited Vimy Ridge twice and can’t imagine what horrors they went through.

[@gwine9087]

I visited as well. Interestingly, I was talking to one of the young rangers and mentioned that my uncle had been at Vimy and was buried a few kilometres down the road. He said, "my great-uncle is as well". He asked, "when was he killed?" I said October 1, 1918, and he said "my uncle was killed on the same day". Amazing coincidence.

[@stnz908]

I went too. It's the most magnificent war memorial I've ever seen.

[@LankyAssMofka]

If your ever in Canada see Niagara falls and Queenstown heights

[@stnz908]

@@LankyAssMofka Don't forget our awesome mountains too

[@safman1018]

@@gwine9087 You mean Canadian Rangers? Cause there are only 5,000 of them and they are spread across the prairies of Canada cool you got to meet one

[@rgoertzen1]

I live on Vancouver island British Columbia , Canada . A few months ago , I pulled into a parking spot in the local Wal- mart . The car in front of me was a studibaker , A man got out in full uniform , with veteran plates on his car . He and his wife were so beautifully dressed in WW2 attire . I don't know were they were going , or as why they were dressed in full uniform . I guess he was in his late 80's . As I got out of my truck , I said , sir , Thank you for your service , and I saluted him . He and his wife cried as I said that . And as I saluted him , he returned my salute . Sir , Thank you for your service .

[@23draft7]

@GoldHunter, also live on Vancouver Island and that was a awesome story. Thanks.

[@thecarpentergarden2943]

Legion hall is for retired vets that taken in more then vets now but might of been where he was going or saddly a funeral for a comrade. And I live in bc aswell

[@andrewirwin6602]

I visited Vimy October 2019 with my cousin and her husband from Toronto. A breathtaking experience never to be forgotten. Canada's greatest hour. It will remain with me forever.

[@glynth]

I'm not sure I'd say one of Canada's greatest hours, surely one of its saddest.

[@vikingdecendents]

the Canadians have always stood shoulder to shoulder with Great Britain, the thought of taken on a regiment of ice hockey players would fill me with dread .

[@rpm1796]

Always.....smooth on ice🍻🍁🏒

[@haggis525]

We never say "ice hockey".... just hockey 🏒

[@e.lake13]

It was actually all a giant trick by the British. They dropped hockey pucks on enemy positions then told the Canucks the Germans had the puck. Was game over after that.

[@loyertamara]

Ha ha ha ha. We’re awesome on ice. Grew up with a backyard rink, stick and northern lights. Count on us to be there. My parents were Airforce. Cold War. Radar Brat me be.

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Great respect to Canadians from Britain 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 many war memorials in London and across the country to Canadians. I have visited Vimy Ridge, was struck by the bravery. I hope we never face these futile wars again. ‘Lest we forget’.

[@rpm1796]

🍻🍁...Luv ya Blighty.

[@23draft7]

Amen.

[@dashcroft1892]

My grandfather, a CEF volunteer and Vimy vet, never spoke about the battle or his role in taking the ridge. He fought for his buddies and the Canadian Corps. Planning and leadership under Byng and Currie were resourceful, innovative, and brutally effective. Currie, warts and all, would be a celebrated national hero in any other country and this is part of the Canadian enigma. For a small country, Canada punched well above its weight class and made horrific sacrifices for the Empire - especially over the 100 days offensive. Vimy Ridge should have been made into a feature film, like 1962's "The Longest Day" from the perspective of the major combatants. Unfortunately the world has forgotten the Great War and those with a living connection to it through family are decreasing in number as well.

[@petermoyes8766]

this is why our P.Mwants to eradicate our history ,reminds him of the commonwealth that his father and he despise ,,the old stock canadians ,,the boys from the bush ,,try as you will nov 11 th we will remember them ,sorry to bring politics into this but ,when i see the distain our so called leader showsto our forces on nov 11th ,didnt even turn up one year ,,,,,,god bless canada the mighty dominion ,,the bravest of the brave ,the makers of a country envied by the free world CANADA true patriot love ,well these vimy boys did just that ,,,,

[@georgelester8910]

@@petermoyes8766 o

[@jerryslater3447]

100 days to finish WWI, 95 Days at Antwerp Estuary, Colonials get it done.

[@jerryslater3447]

The only story my grandfather told me about Vimy was grim, he was an ambulance driver, he got to the field hospital with 5 casualties in his truck, one German shell and he got into the hospital directly, the ambulance and his 5 casualties kept leaking out of his back for the rest of his life. And then he went again, A Sgt Tank Mechanic with the Southern Alberta Rgt through to Antwerp.

[@idontknowhatmynameshouldbe]

D Ashcroft I was talking to my dad and he said his great grandfather maybe was in ww1

[@Mrkaycee7]

A wonderful documentary on the taking of Vimy Ridge. The courage and sacrifice will always be remembered by this 70 year old Canadian. I know in my heart that the fallen had found true peace and brilliant love when they passed.

[@megannn__7]

This battle honestly deserves its own movie

[@conveyor2]

If Hollywood made it now Currie would be played by Denzel Washington...

[@anonymouscoward7559]

@@conveyor2 LOL wrong it would be played by a woman.

[@jcmangan]

@@anonymouscoward7559 Neither, by a horse.

[@tsubaki4106]

Agreed, and a biopic of Currie would be nice as well.

[@jerryslater3447]

It's been done and nobody noticed, it was just about Canadians.

[@trampslikeus3575]

Just a little history lesson they don't teach you in school. My grandfather a Japanese Canadian was there at Vimy, he was in the 10th Canadian Infantry Battalion. When he came back home to Vancouver everything settled down and he became a fisherman and a carpenter. Then the WW2 started, they took everything and sent him and his whole family to interment camp. After the war his family had to move and this is why I was born in Toronto.

[@anumann4326]

jesus, the things people will never know.

[@jjock3239]

I grew up in the Okanagan with the children of some of the Japanese Canadians that were interred. Not a word was ever spoken about how the numerous families ended up living in the valley. The same thing was done to Ukranians in WW1. Another excellent documentary on Canada in WW1, is "The Last 100 Days". A proud Canadian, served 10 years.

[@jamiedaugharty2391]

One of the camps was in the Slocan Valley, north of Nelson, B.C. on what is currently the Leo Creek Forest Service Rd. David Suzuki's patents were interned there.

[@rpm1796]

Tell us about the fate Canadians of Japanese decent, who chose to go back to the home islands.

[@Trund27]

It’s a horrific chapter in our history. Blessings to your Grandfather and to you.

[@organicdudranch]

i rode my bike thru france, i stopped at many graveyards, the rain hid many tears from my face. so many graves, so many young men , i read the names and the ages. it really choked my up and i had known much of the truth before in my studies ,still i shed some tears for those fallen in such horrible ways. i always told myself i would at least try to know the truth as best i could to show a little respect for their lives. and to learn the whys' and the truths that led to these horrible events. so many hidden truths. our world is not what it seems. i keep on digging for the whole truth. seemingly a never ending quest.

[@jackbrydges7673]

My cousin a piper ,72 sea forth high lander. Was killed on April 9 1917: he was born in beachburg Ontario Canada.belived to be buried in givenchie en goal,he was25. I have some of his medals.i think of him every April the 9th.

[@InVinoVeratas]

It made me smile thinking that the idea that Canadians back then didn’t believe one man was greater than another. I feel like these ideals live on to this day, in our country; and in a way, they live on through these shared ideals, that they made the ultimate sacrifice for. We should never forget them, and may they Rest In Peace 🇨🇦

[@rpm1796]

Peace🍁🍻🏒

[@karenaubert8852]

What a remarkable story! I had no idea the Canadians played such a pivotal role in WW1. God bless Canada, from your neighbor to the south.

[@conveyor2]

Yes we were in it automatically with Britain in 1914. The cause: the eternal neutrality of Belgium.

[@TheMrfreedomrequired]

Now do this Canadian a favour and look up thier roles in WW2.......thanks

[@tomlast2906]

The Canadian's were considered the elite military forces on the Western Front; from both the Allied and the German side. They were the most feared army on the front. If the Germans detected the Canadians to their front, they knew they were about to be attacked. From Vimy Ridge to the end of the war, the Canadian Army never lost a battle. They were the spearhead force which lead to the surrender of the Germans. The German term, 'stormtroopers' was first used by the Germans to refer to the Canadians.

[@dunneyd]

@@tomlast2906 i always thought that the germans were the stormtroopers till recently i learned it was the canadians and they were the main trench raiders and expert hand to hand fighters

[@user-yx6qt3pb1e]

@@tomlast2906 do you have any links of videos related to your comment please?

[@BWBDCan]

So many Canadians have had family who fought or died at this battle. We did what the big nations couldn't do. To this day even new Canadians, learn that we are a nation of peace. In war we are what you don't want to fight.

[@51WCDodge]

I live atOrpington in the UK. Our local hospital is known as the Canada Wing, built with donations by the people of Canada as during the Great War it formed 16th Canandian Gemral Hospital, the men are not forgotten, they are remebered every day.

[@51WCDodge]

11/11/2018 There was a Candian Military contigent at Orpington War Memorail and the Canadian Corner CWWG cemetry at Orpington to remember the 100th Anniversary of the Armisitice.

[@rpm1796]

Great story 51 Cheers!

[@rowzielynwho202]

Thank you

[@51WCDodge]

@@rowzielynwho202 Hey, the genresotiy of the people of Canda gave a hospital that keeps me alive. I won't forget that it came at the blood of others.

[@51WCDodge]

@@joshbottomley5327 No it is a seperate building located between Orpington and Green Street Green. Managerialy it is part of the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation trust along with Beckenham Beacon and PRU.

[@brittanys1203]

I always feel sooo bad for horses & mules & dogs & other animals that were/ are subjected to the carnage of man's wars. RIP to all the furry heros that are often not recognized for their bravery & sacrifices.

[@carmenlottner297]

They have their very own war memorial in London,and that's absolutely as it should be.

[@cornbreadisbetterthanpizza6866]

You know the American school system is flawed when entire countries contributions to major wars are ignored. I wish I learned a lot of this stuff in school.

[@GottliebGoltz]

Thank You Canada.

[@tsubaki4106]

Here’s a like from California. God bless Canada and all her sons and daughters past, present, and future!

[@jerryslater3447]

thank you from Canada.

[@monsieurm6975]

Thank you, from Canada 🇨🇦, as well.

[@CRUSTYCANUCK]

Thank you.

[@Trund27]

Blessings and Love from Nova Scotia

[@robertroy1435]

Right back at you my American cousin.

[@ferociousfil5747]

The message behind this is that it was the first time Canada was recognized as a Nation. It makes for a very important moment not only for the turn of the stale mate on the western front but the beginning of Canadians being seen as more then merely just British subjects. Some here in Canada say that it’s the day Canada was truly born.

[@peteranderson6068]

I have letters from my Grandfather about the Canadians and Australians. High praise!

[@gordonberry7284]

From which war? What did it say?

[@jugbywellington1134]

@@gordonberry7284 Both won high praise in both wars.

[@FreeFallingAir]

The Canadians don’t get half enough credit, they fought just as bravely.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

The British despite having the largest army get virtually no recognition.

[@gage9171]

@@anthonyeaton5153 I beg to differ, at least from a Canadian point of view. I recall learning about British battles in parallel with our own since our history is so closely tied to the UK.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@gage9171 what Imeant size for size and that the British were everywhere where the empire troops were. 60 fivisiond

[@pdog547]

Our country wasn't even 40 years old.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@gage9171 I really meant when the war is being discussed by the Aussies.

[@grossherman3841]

We in Britain owe a great deal to the men and women of Canada, just as our young men fought and died to protect Canada 200 years , they in turn fought and died for us. In the end it will come down to those Anglo Saxon countries to unite and by doing so the world will remain free.

[@rpm1796]

My family landed with the RN at the Newfoundland Station at Quidi Vidi in 1790 and then homesteaded on Cape Breton Island in 1815. Every member of our clan family served in WW 2. Myself, later. It seems that we are in for the finals together again.... more dangerous than ever before...this time the first enemy is within. They are the Fabians. The 🐑n🐺's clothing that have successfully infiltrated every facet of our society, from Kindergarten right up, into the Palace, it's self. Slainte'🍻🍁

[@tempestvideos9834]

Nothing boring about these Canucks.

[@ThreeLittleBirds111]

My Grandparents are buried at Frazer view cemetery In Vancouver BC. Just down from their headstone is a large spire marker of a Canadian says Killed at Vimmy Ridge. RIP

[@TheChuck181]

Watching from Halifax, Canada the day before Remembrance Day 2020. Lest we forget. This was the event which truly gave Canadians a national identity and individual pride.

[@wjtwjt1889]

My ancestor fought in the battle of Somme with the Newfoundland regiment. He's buried at Poelcapelle British Cemetery in Belgium 2719 private Ernest Toope 28yrs old

[@ronee1959]

My paternal grandparents had brothers at Vimy. Both survived and returned home. In 2019, I went to Vimy one hundred years after my uncles returned. I did not expect the visceral reaction I had at Vimy. It was 102 years after Vimy, but you feel the heaviness and you do walk among the ghosts. In near by cemeteries crosses row by row of Canadian, British and French young men. Across from the Vimy Memorial is a memorial to Morrocan young men who fought at Vimy before Canada. A German cemetery filled with crosses and Star of Davids. It is just an overwhelming sense of grief to know that the loss would be repeated ten fold within a generation. This year, wearing my poppy I honour my uncles and those whose spirits remain at Vimy. .. With the going down of the sun, I will remember them.

[@madtrapper1312]

It is heavy you can feel there presence almost hear them on the wind the sight of that memorial is enough to make you weep

[@henerymag]

My Great Uncle was there as a gunner with the 103rd Canadian Siege Battery. He was KIA that Sept. by German shell fire. Never Forget.

[@jamescarnevale3312]

"All along that front the eager heart of Canada..." Stop your overwrought poetry. The honored dead do not need your weakness. They need us to understand them and the meaning of their sacrifices.

[@rinalore]

I am grateful for the Vimy Ridge' Canadian-Soldiers, who showed the allies what true-strength & integrity really are, in times of War. Canadians, both men and women, went across the pond to fight for Freedom. Canadians are truly "humanity-based". The Canadians couldn't be outmatched, by no other Army, in physical-strength, stamina and the ability to adapt to the cold.❄️(cccold's built into our DNA.) The movie "Fury" is about Passgendaele, Belgium, with a victory there by Canadians, given to the USA? Pffffffftttttttttt.🙄The WWI Canadian-Soldiers, deserved more. I'm humbled. Every single soul who fought for freedom, I'm grateful for. May those, "sacrificed" be no-longer suffering and resting-in-peace.🕊I pray that the Canadian "unsung" Soldiers' Victims of WWI, are enjoying listening to the 🎶Angels💫Choir. They were all true +HEROES+! 🇨🇦✌🏻🕊❤️✨🌎💫

[@carsonmatthews9956]

Love Sir Arthur Currie, we defined ourselves as a new young nation after this battle, brought our country closer together, but damn if Currie wasn't a strategic genius, should get more respect.

[@carsonmatthews9956]

@SURREY CROSSING I totally agree with you and I don't think they teach as much about it in school as they used to unfortunately

[@terrencepeterritchie3632]

Brit PM Lloyd George said Currie was his best field commander and intended to make him overall Allied field commander.

[@questionreality6003]

'Guts and Gaitors' - well known in military colleges around the world

[@rickkelly5652]

@SURREY CROSSING No they dont honour him, My high school in Strathroy didnt even name the school after him. He was born or grew up just west of the town. Our history teacher said it was his scandals after the war that doomed him. They built a new high school 15 years ago or so, still named it Strathroy District Collegiate Institute

[@frankishe23]

Just here to point out that the wars in the Middle East that we currently are fighting, are fought by millennials, but hey their sacrifices don’t count I guess

[@anthonysidor6501]

I'm proud to be Canadian, no one else could do what we did. We took the somme and took vimy ridge no one else could could it. But the Canadians could. So proud of my country!!! Proud to be Canadian!!!!

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@Amoore-vv9wx Sorry but the British 5th Division supported the Canadians at Vimy Ridge. If you check whenever the Empire troops went in to action the British were with with them Check the cemeteries,

[@madtrapper1312]

@@anthonyeaton5153 😑 well the brits couldn’t take it and we did it’s the pride of our nation

[@anthonyeaton5153]

You took the Somme with a couple divisions.dont make me laugh. Don't even the Aussies have claimed that. Visit any cemetery on the W Front and ALL have British soldiers buried there. The British Army was the largest on the front. You colonials do puff yourselves up which is a sign of inferiority.

[@andrewcharles459]

I thoroughly hate that "nobody else could do it" trope. Any commonwealth contingent in 1917 would have done as well, and it couldn't have been done without British artillery support and equipment anyway. And if the Germans hadn't placed their reserves too far to the rear when they adjusted their front before the Arras offensive, the result may have been little different than the Somme. It was a neat little victory in the end, but as a residual fringe operation of a larger offensive that never took place, it had little military importance.

[@madtrapper1312]

@@anthonyeaton5153 I’m talking about vimy not the Somme the Somme was won by the British but it in my opinion at least was a at what cost situation it was a bloodbath for both side and while yes there were British in the attack of vimy ridge the primary force was Canadian and Newfoundlanders yes there was one division the Canadian had four divisions that was the first time Canadians from coast to coast fount together while yes the British played a part they didn’t play the main one in the taking of vimy sure they provided artillery some artillery support I’ll acknowledge so let’s just be civil and not start a flame war

[@liveconcertsgdl.3245]

They should had added a Canadian army in BF1 for Play station.

[@Stixman41]

Totally agree!

[@LankyAssMofka]

Too OP 🤣

[@LankyAssMofka]

Huot automatic is Canadian. Check out forgotten weapons

[@flipneleanor7370]

You can play as the Canadians on Verdun, a ww1 multiplayer fps that can be found on Steam. The canadian squad has an officer with a weeble pistol+grenade or enfield with bayonet that can call in gas artillery, and then 3 that have either enfield rifles, grenades, trench club. They play the "trench raiding" playstle, not that great against riflemen, but if you can make it to trenches, you can see why the germans feared the canadians so much. the close combat grenades and raiding is demoralizing to troops trying to hold a long trench line.

[@og1ie]

1:31.30 . brothers dying together. Curry, the best General Canada ever produced.

[@jerryslater3447]

If Canada needs another father, it would be Curry.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@jerryslater3447 probably the best Allied general.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Then you treated him like dirt after war and he had to go to court to clear his name. You did the same to Bomber `command after WW2. Disgraceful.

[@simondr70]

Battle of Vimy , deliverance of The Netherlands , so many battles were Canada stood up in the war ..

[@christhornby9508]

I am a former member of HM Forces. I'm a decorated war 'hero' .( Though the hero bit I do'nt agree with, The REAL Hero's where left 'over there' either in totally or physically or mentally ) I've fought in 4 wars and a number of 'policing' actions. I'm thought of by my partner as a ' toughy'. I've seen death up close and personal. I've charged the enemy, screaming my lungs out bayonets fixed. I've been to VIMY RIDGE. I found my Great Uncle's name inscribed on its walls,,,J. ASHMAN and I wept as i traced my finger trough his name on that white wall. Jack was 1 of 7 brothers, 5 of which emigrated to Canada as boys, to Saskatchewan. BUT all had answered the call to arms. I felt on that sunny day at Vimy Ridge more Canadian than British. The only thing separating Jack and his brothers and me was 100 years. If you are reading this.... and your a Canadian,.....and you have the chance to go to Vimy Ridge,,,,,,GO ! ( If you do, ....please lay a poppy for Jack and his mates from me,,,,,Thank You Canada ) !!!

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Tell us more where you did all these things.

[@23draft7]

God 🙏🙏 bless.

[@ehu2brrr]

very well done, and i believe, very respectful. this gives credence to those unaware, we are courteous, but resolute. rip lads.

[@Winnie689]

The Canadians showed the British and French the value of proper preparation.

[@jugbywellington1134]

They were also a key element in the Last Hundred Days and, along with the Aussies, Haig and the tank, came up with what was a form of blitzkrieg. The Germans were beaten in the field, despite what they said about the "stab in the back" afterwards. My grandfather was a flier in the RFC, having transferred from the infantry (he'd been wounded twice). He would have been in the air in those last 100 days. I can't imagine it. The whole thing was a horror from beginning to end. This was our greatest generation, irrespective of which country they came from.

[@bunzeebear2973]

Also giving everyone a MAP so they know the objective. That makes everyone a private contractor.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@jugbywellington1134 well said Sir!

[@lareinedubois]

My Canadian Grandfather ( 151 Battalion ) was there and LIVED !!

[@p40148]

Respect to all the brave men who gave their lives on our continent, we salute you from scandinavia, as a former field engineer in a tank battallion you realize the endurance of these soldiers and all the hardship they had to overcome.

[@petersanches9912]

Born on Mexico Raised American God bless ALL these young MEN TRUE HERO'S no matter where they came from The WORLD'S GREATEST GENERATION....... AMEN

[@rpm1796]

Viva Mexico,

[@Damezumari1]

This may be a bit off topic, but as a Yank I have always loved the Canadians. And make no mistake, Paul Gross is God's gift to the acting profession. All his movies are a treasure.

[@LeePenn2492]

The conditions of what they lived and fought in. R.I.P .

[@wbell539]

As outstanding as Currie was, I doubt that as many as one in 25 Canadians would be able to say who he was.

[@questionreality6003]

the young people know, highschoolers, university students

[@wbell539]

@@questionreality6003 If you're right then much has changed.

[@rpm1796]

The kids are alright BB.

[@fergusmallon1337]

Alas yes

[@d1c186]

Yes they don’t teach our own heroes history

[@gwine9087]

My uncle there. Survived the battle but, unfortunately, not the war. RIP Edward Thomas Teggin MM