Trenches 2

A replica of the Canadian trenches. During World War I the trench walls would have been made out of sand bags, the walls would have been about 6 ft tall and there would most likely be more water and mud covering the ground.

Vimy Ridge

November 7th 2011
Today we took the train up to the northern part of France to see the Vimy Ridge memorial. During the first World War the Germans had control of the ridge and was a key position of the German line in Northern France. If the allies could capture the ridge it would expose vast territory of German held positions to allied sight and allied guns, and help give the allies a commanding view of the entire ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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