Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Vimy Ridge Day in 2024
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In the early morning of April 9, 1917, four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought side by side – united as one – through sleet, mud, and gunfire to capture Vimy Ridge. Today, we honour their bravery, their sacrifice, and their triumph. Show more pm.gc.ca Statement by the Prime Minister on Vimy Ridge Day
Today, on Vimy Ridge Day, we remember and honor the valor and sacrifice of the Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge, along with all those who served during the First World War, to protect and uphold the ideals of the peace and freedoms that we value and enjoy today. Show more
— Canadian Armed Forces (@CanadianForces) April 9, 2024
"They shall not grow old as we are left to grow old" Today we remember the soldiers of the Canadian Corps who stormed Vimy Ridge; a fortification seemingly invulnerable to preceding assaults by allied forces. We will remember them. Show more
The Legion’s National Headquarters and 1,350 Branches are paying their respects to those who fell during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, by lowering their Canadian flags to half-mast. Vimy Ridge Day 2024 marks the 107th anniversary of the historic First World War battle in France. Show more
— The Royal Canadian Legion (@RoyalCdnLegion) April 9, 2024
Today on the 107th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge, we are reminded of the valiant courage, heroic effort, and indomitable spirit of Canadian soldiers. May we never forget the ultimate price paid by the 3,598 soldiers who never made it home after that battle. Their… Show more
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a landmark moment in Canada’s history. Today, we remember the bravery and sacrifices of the Canadian soldiers who fought for peace, freedom, and justice. Read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement on Vimy Ridge Day: pm.gc.ca Statement by the Prime Minister on Vimy Ridge Day
The assault on Vimy Ridge began on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917. Four days later, the ridge belonged to Canada. It still does. Of the roughly 100,000 Canadians who served at Vimy, more than 10,600 were casualties, including almost 3,600 who lost their lives. Lest we forget. Show more
— Wounded Warriors CAN (@WoundWarriorCA) April 9, 2024
Today, we remember all those who fought and died at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and who helped turn the tide of WWI for the Allies. The Canadian Corps suffered more than 10,000 casualties of which nearly 3,600 were fatal. Lest we forget.
It is #VimyRidgeDay. On this day in 1917, the Battle of Vimy Ridge began. By the battle's end on April 12, 1917, 3,598 Canadians were killed and over 7,000 were injured. Four Canadians earned the Victoria Cross in the battle. Jack Richard "The Taking Of Show more
— Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) April 9, 2024
On this day in 1917, all four divisions of the Canadian Corps mount a four-day assault on the German lines atop Vimy Ridge. Their victory becomes a widely celebrated moment for the young nation of Canada.