Berton, Pierre
Vimy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385658423
- author:
- Berton, Pierre
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.4 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Vimy tells the story of one of the most pivotal moments in Canadian history. On Easter morning in 1917, four divisions of the Canadian Corps launched a daring assault on Vimy Ridge, a heavily defended German position on the Western Front.
Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Canadians secured a crucial victory, holding onto the ridge at a cost of just 10,000 casualties. This remarkable achievement was all the more astonishing given that the French had lost over 150,000 men in their previous attempts to capture the same position.
Pierre Berton's account of this battle is based on unpublished personal accounts and interviews, offering a unique insight into the experiences of the young soldiers who fought for Canada. A vivid portrayal of trench warfare and a testament to the bravery and ingenuity of the Canadian troops, Vimy is a powerful and moving narrative that explores one of the most significant moments in Canada's emergence as a nation.
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