Vimy Ridge is shown on the older maps, eg the 1952 map.
Where did the name Vimy come from?
There is a Vimy Ridge in France. In Easter 1917 the Canadian Corps captured the ridge from the German army: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge
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Where did the name Vimy come
Where did the name Vimy come from?
re: Where did the name Vimy come from?
There is a Vimy Ridge in France. In Easter 1917 the Canadian Corps captured the ridge from the German army: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.