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Vimy Ridge, 1917 by I.A.J. Turner & Peter Dennis
Byng's Canadians Triumph at Arras
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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| Author(s) : Peter Dennis | Format : Paperback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 1841768715 | ISBN-13 : 9781841768717 |
| RRP : £13.99 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Series Title : Campaign S.
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 05/05/2005
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page Length : 96mm
Page Size : 248mm