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The Canadian Vimy Monument, located atop Vimy Ridge, is a powerful symbol of collective memory. Dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who gave their lives in the First World War, the monument attracts visitors from all over the world every year. But behind its majesty lies a long and complex construction story. Construction of the Canadian…

Canadian soldiers returning from Vimy Ridge. (CP / National Archives of Canada/William Ivor Castle ) The Battle of Vimy Ridge, a crucial episode in the First World War, took place from April 9 to 12, 1917. The battle marked a significant victory for Canada and strengthened its national identity. Located near Lens, France, Vimy Ridge…