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    1. (a) What, according to Source A, were the problems Germans had faced by the Canadian Army operating the artillery? [3 marks] Canadian troops were tasked to capture the important Vimy Ridge. The Canadian Army bombarded the German positions with countless artilleries and it became a week of suffering for the Germans. This artillery bombardment had helped Canada develop a successful way to defeat Germany. As a result, Germans faced devastating effects, due to the constant firing by the Canadians

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    Vimy Ridge Identity

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    The battle of Vimy Ridge is so important to developing Canada’s identity because majority of the men who fought at Vimy were citizens of Canada, the battle was commanded by a Canadian, and Canadian soldiers were known as shock troops. The Battle of Vimy Ridge would be the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps worked together as one formation. The task fell to the Canadian army to take the ridge. Canadian troops were Fishermen from British Columbia, prairie farmers, workers from Ontario

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    The Battle Of Vimy Ridge By: Aria Soleimani On April 9, 1917, Canada sent out 100 000 fine men to serve and protect their country. To this day, the battle of Vimy Ridge is still known as the day Canada became a nation. Despite the cataclysm of the battle and the thousands of lost souls, Vimy Ridge is considered to be defining moments in Canadian History. The Germans were in complete control of Vimy Ridge for over two years prior to the Canadian onset. This enabled the Germans to strengthen their

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    * * * * Dialing the number on speaker phone, what have I gotten myself into? I thought, and on the second ring, “Hello, may I speak to Bradley Callahan?” “This is Bradley. How can I help you, ma’am.” “I am calling from Wood Works Wonder. This is Clareese Alana.” “Yes, Miss Alana. I’ve been waiting for your call.” Bradley sounded like he was waiting for something all right. With a sexy, almost familiar voice, and forgetting for a split second, this was a business call, and I said, “Mr. Callahan—”

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    The Battle of Pea Ridge and its Impact on the Civil War The Civil War was a major point in American History. It has influenced everyone in America in many ways. The War was conducted in two main areas of the United States. These two parts were in the area east of the Mississippi River and in the area west of the Mississippi River. The control of both of these fronts was vital for victory by either the Union or the Confederacy. On March 8, 1862, a small skirmish at Pea Ridge, Arkansas led to the

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    Battle of Vimy Ridge

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    Vimy Ridge, which has many high hills and was located in France. The Germans had captured this area since September 1914, the Germans started to build artillery proof bunkers and trenches. Germanys had the advantage in every battle; Germanys had their bases on top of the long hills. Which lead them to look down on their enemies, which was easier for Germanys to kill their target. After countries failing to capture Vimy Ridge, Canada decided they were going to attempt to fight for Vimy Ridge. For

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    southwestern Missouri. The Union when a force called for General James G.Blunt holds off a force of Confederates under General Thomas Hindman. Hindman joined in force at Fort Smith, Arkansas, to make an attempt to recapture territory lost during the Pea Ridge campaign of early 1862. When Hindman sent an advance detachment of cavalry under John Marmaduke in a minor engagement at Cane Hill. After Cane Hill, Hindman marched his 11,000-man army across the Boston Mountains and Approached Blunt’s 5,000 Troops

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    Battle Against The Huns

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    Our proud Canadian army, have brought us magnificent glory upon our country. We have defeated the Huns’ stronghold at Vimy ridge. Through our effort we have reclaimed a key territorial location in this war since we can now observe our and enemy position due to the high ground. Our assault have occurred beginning on Easter monday and lasted until yesterday, a quick decisive battle. We have strategized with a very detailed plan so that every Canadian soldier had a specific task in defeating the Huns’

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    Vimy Ridge Patriotism

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    Vimy Ridge is a notable moment because it brought world recognition, a strong sense of patriotism, and became a nationalist symbol of achievement and sacrifice. It marks the first time a battle was planned and executed strategically rather than strictly by manpower. "They showed the Allies that they had the strength and ability to carry out a flawless attack of this size, in which they succeeded in April 1917" (Christie 7). The German position on the ridge seemed invincible. Because of Vimy Ridge

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    Pangaea Existence Proven Have you ever heard of Pangaea? Do you think it is real? Do you need someone to prove it for you? Well,I am here to prove Pangaea’s existence to you. To begin with, you need to know what Pangaea is. Pangaea was thought of in the year of 1912. This theory was called Continental Drift and was proposed by Alfred Wegener.Pangaea was thought to be a Super Continent. When Alfred Wegener proposed this theory no one really believed him because he did not have much

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