When a deadlock occurred during World War I, the Germans took control of one of the few dominant land sites, Vimy Ridge. Located in Northern France, Vimy Ridge was an important battle site as it stood higher than the France flatland, which allowed the Germans to control a larger portion of the France land. Vimy Ridge gave the Germans a distinct advantage for warfare and because of this the French and the English tried to …
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…great cost. The legacy of the Canadian soldiers will continue to live on forever at Vimy Ridge and Canada will know for having some of the bravest and brightest soldiers to ever live. These are the reasons why the Battle of Vimy Ridge is so important to Canada. The Battle of Vimy Ridge will always be know as the point where Canada gained a reputation of being a country and not just a British colony.