Two Nations Come of Age

In honour of ANZAC day and the 90Th anniversity of the battle of Vimy Ridge, I would like to submit this article from the Toronto Star comparing the battles of Gallipoi and Vimy Ridge. Both this battles seem give birth to both Canada's and Australia's national identities. Gallipoi was the ANZACS first oversea campaign of the great war. Vimy Ridge on the western front was the first time all 4 canadian divisions fought all together as a corps. The ridge was a well fortified trench line held by the germans, The french and British had tried to take the ridge before, but had failed with appalling casaulties. On April 9TH,1917 the canucks went over the top and after a hard fight had taken the ridge completely.

We canucks and Aussies have alot in common, both were colonies of Great Britian, that grew into great independent countries, we like our beer cold, and both our countries came of age on the bloody battlfields of World War I. I for one will hoist a pint to the diggers and play Waltzing Matida on April 25. Thanks for your service. Lest We Forget.

http://www.thestar.com/News/article/198156