Vimy: The Battle and the Legend

Vimy: The Battle and the Legend

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Winner of the 2018 JW Dafoe Book Prize
Longlisted forÂ British Columbia's National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction 2018

A bold new telling of the defining battle of the Great War, and how it came to signify and solidify Canadaâ€™s national identity

Why does Vimy matter? How did a four-day battle at the midpoint of the Great War, a clash that had little strategic impact on the larger Allied war effort, become elevated to a national symbol of Canadian identity? Tim Cook, Canadaâ€™s foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, examines the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the way the memory of it has evolved over 100 years. The operation that began April 9, 1917, was theÂ first time the four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together. More than 10,000 Canadian soldiersÂ were killed or injured over four daysâ€”twice the casualty rate of the Dieppe Raid in August 1942. The Corpsâ€™ victory solidified its reputation among allies and opponents as an elite fighting force. In the warsâ€™ aftermath, Vimy was chosen as the site for the countryâ€™s strikingly beautiful monument to mark Canadian sacrifice and service. Over time, the legend of Vimy took on new meaning, with some calling itÂ the â€œbirth of the nation.â€
Â Â The remarkable story of Vimy is a layered skein of facts, myths, wishful thinking, and conflicting narratives. Award-winning writer Tim Cook explores why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians a century later. He has uncovered fresh material and photographs from official archives and private collections across Canada and from around the world.
Â Â Â Â On the 100th anniversary of the event, and as Canada celebrates 150 years as a country, VimyÂ is a fitting tribute to those who fought the countryâ€™s defining battle. It is also a stirring account of Canadian identity and memory, told by a masterful storyteller.

Country	USA
Author	Tim Cook
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	TURNAROUND PUBLISHER SERVICES
EAN	9780735233164
Feature	TURNAROUND PUBLISHER SERVICES
ISBN	0735233160
Label	Allen Lane
Manufacturer	Allen Lane
MPN	9780735233164
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	512
PartNumber	9780735233164
PublicationDate	2017-03-07
Publisher	Allen Lane
ReleaseDate	2017-03-07
Studio	Allen Lane

Vimy: The Battle and the Legend

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