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Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Apres avoir brise devant eux la... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Apres avoir brise devant eux la... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le front occidental: la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Apres avoir brise devant eux la resistance de l'ennemi, les Canadiens victorieux franchissent la crete de la falaise de Vimy, 1917. First World War: Western front; the taking of Vimy Ridge.
After having broken through enemy resistance, the victorious Canadians cross the crest of the Vimy hill. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Sur le front occidental - la prise de la Crete de Vimy; Apres avoir brise devant eux la resistance de l'ennemi
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(On the Western Front: The Taking of Vimy Ridge; After having broken through the enemy resistance) is a powerful photograph from the First World War era, captured by an unknown photographer for the French publication L'Illustration in 1917. The image, taken from the album L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2, depicts a pivotal moment in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, fought in Pas de Calais, France. The photograph captures the triumphant moment as victorious Canadian soldiers, having breached the enemy's defenses, proudly stride across the crest of the Vimy hill. The rugged terrain of the battlefield is evident in the background, with the desolate, muddy landscape stretching out before them. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, are determined and resolute, their faces etched with the grit and determination of battle. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, fought between April 9 and 12, 1917, was a significant victory for the Canadian Corps during the First World War. The battle took place in the Pas de Calais region of northern France and is considered a turning point in the war for the Allies. The successful capture of Vimy Ridge allowed the Allies to gain ground and put pressure on the German forces, ultimately contributing to the eventual defeat of Germany in 1918. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the First World War and the pivotal role that the Battle of Vimy Ridge played in the outcome of the war. The image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the soldiers and the importance of their victory in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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