Vimy Ridge: Nostalgia and Nationalism

Abstract

In 1917, the Canadian Corps was victorious at the battle of Vimy Ridge that would later be characterized as a turning point in the Great War and "the birth of a nation." While the heroism of those who fought at Vimy is unquestioned, the myths of the battle are: that the Canadian Corps, led by General Currie, created a united and autonomous Canada from the ashes of Vimy Ridge. Many factors added to the increased effectiveness of the Canadian Corps on the Western front, the limited operational value of the battle of Vimy Ridge has not changed in the eyes of historians. The embellishments surrounding the Corps and the battle are for Canadian nationalistic purposes and over time have spilled over into skewing the facts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 2019
Accession Number
AD1177285

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  • John D. Hagemeyer

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