The effort also brought acknowledgement to Canada’s contributions and heroism on the battlefields of Europe‚ giving Canada the shot to be a more-mature‚ experienced nation because of the sacrifices made by their armed forces. - The Battle at Vimy Ridge was the greatest assertion in Canadian sovereignty in WWI. Body Paragraph 1: - Canada stepped up to the plate because of their ties to Britain; originally‚ wanted nothing to do with the World War‚ but a sense of duty and owing Britain their help
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The Blue Ridge Mountains are not to be forgotten. Sometimes folks from the other side of the Mississippi tend to overlook one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the country. Yes‚ I agree that there is plenty to keep you busy out west‚ but there is so much more than the Rocky Mountains -and that’s saying something. Spring is in full bloom here at Humpback Hollow‚ and there’s even more to come before the summer months are in full swing. Spring showers are doing their part as the perennial
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nation‚ which is openly shared around the world. For this‚ I find it very ironic that the turning point in our country’s march to distinct nationhood was actually achieved during a bloody battle in World War I‚ infamously known as the battle of Vimy Ridge. It was in this victory that many Canadians‚ and historians since‚ argue was the key to making Canada a nation. A country who has since always looked for peaceful resolutions rather than war‚ was discovered both internally and externally on Easter
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Washington‚ Oregon and northern California is composed of volcanic mountains. Some of the largest volcanic mountains are found along divergent boundaries‚ which form the mid-ocean ridges. The mid-ocean ridges have huge volcanic mountain chains that run through the Atlantic‚ Pacific and Indian Oceans. The mountains in the mid-ocean ridges can actually grow tall enough to create islands such as Iceland or the Azores. Other volcanic mountains can form over hot spots‚ which are pockets of magma beneath the crust
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In 1992‚ the Rebel Yell released an article that stated that crime on campus was increasing. This was the first time that the amount of crime was finally pointed out and as the article acknowledges that students and parents needed to be aware of what occurs on the campus. This is especially important because if a student is coming from out of town‚ they should know that the resident halls have the largest amount of crime such as stealing (Raymond 1992). Many families while considering colleges are
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Heartbreak Ridge was a demilitarized zone that divided North Korea from South Korea. This area was known by the veterans as “no-man’s land”‚ due to no one ever returning from the rocky slopes. When the 2nd Infantry Division commander‚ Brigadier General Thomas Shazo‚ derived an assault to overtake the ridge he was unaware how much the opposing force had prepared for an attack. It was a back and forth battle
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streets of Canada‚ with little to show for on the actual battlefields of Europe. However‚ on the battlefields of Europe‚ volunteer Canadian troops had gone up and above the call of duty during their careers‚ specifically during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. During that battle‚ the Canadian Corps fought as a single unit instead of four
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The Significance of Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge marks the day that Canada became an independent nation. The significance of the battle was not in the actual battle itself‚ but rather the effects that Canada would feel nationally afterwards. The objective was a ridge that ran from the northwest to the southwest between Lens and Arras‚ France. The main height of land was four miles long‚ with it’s highest point only 475 feet above sea level. The Germans had held it since 1914‚ and three French attacks
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3 Blue Ridge Mountain Biking Trails Every year the Ridge springs into life with complete strangers‚ and not just tourists. As suspected during ’the season’ our community becomes the mecca for wide eyed nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over. Yesterday morning a party bus full of mountain bikers arrived from Waynesboro. They had gathered from all parts of the country to train on the trails in the area around Humpback Hollow. The terrain for mountain biking is perfect and more
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In fall of 1917‚ the Canadian armies were sent North Belgium after their great success at the Vimy Ridge battle in April. The battle occurred in Ypres area of Belgium‚ where the Passchendaele is located; it was the scene for several First World War Battles. However‚ it is understood the Passchendaele is mentioned as the horrific fighting condition. Because the area was made up of flat‚ low land and filled around with sticky mud which turned the battlefield dip into the sea of mud during the raining
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