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August 21st 2011
Hi Everyone, What a crazy and amazing couple of days. So. Lets start from where we left off, shall we? Thursday, August 18 Today was another day of full history inside the training room. All morning we learned about the battle of the Somme (Where the Newfoundlanders fought at Beaumont-Hamel was part of this major battle) and also the battle of Arras (of which taking Vimy Ridge was a part of ... 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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Hello everyone! My name is Trish Mahoney, I'm from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a BSc in Biology in May, and now I've taken a position with Veteran's Affairs Canada as a Student Guide at the Vimy Ridge National Historic Site of Canada and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial National Historic Site of Canada in Northern France. From August to December I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the first world war and travel throughout Europe. Here's a way for me to keep in touch and keep you updated along the way. [c... full info

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