History teacher Barry Ogden says the battle marked a turning point in how Canada was perceived as a military power. The French and English made numerous attempts before Canada--then perceived as a backwoods, rural nation of only a few million people--managed to seize the decisive piece of ground.
At the National War Memorial, the anniversary is being marked as cadets stand vigil and wreaths are laid.
Photo: The Battle of Vimy Ridge, a painting by Richard Jack. Canadian War Museum. Via Wikipedia.
