The Vimy memorial

Vimy

---

September 30th 2013
30 September 2013 On many occasions when we have been driving south from Calais on the motorway we have noticed the first world war Canadian memorial at Vimy Ridge and today we took the opportunity of visiting it. As well as the memorial to 11,258 Canadians who have no known grave and died when the ridge was capture during four days of fighting in April 1917, the park contains some recon ... read more

Europe » France

---

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