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Vimy Ridge

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:09 pm
by Temujin
Below is the “Barrage Map” from this battle.

This map lays out the individual “barrage lines” and the time that artillery would fire on each line.

It was important for Officer’s to keep the men advancing “close” to this line, but back enough for safety. Each line is “labeled” A, B, C etc and their is the “firing time” on each line......A - 0 to 3 minutes, B - 3 to 6 minutes etc. Also at certain points the barrage would “hold”, firing longer, in order to allow the troops to “close up” and “consolidate” on the line before moving forward. Also, known enemy trench lines were fired on longer, to neutralize the troops in underground bunkers etc

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Re: Vimy Ridge

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 3:21 pm
by Temujin
Various photo's from the Battle

Re: Vimy Ridge

Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 8:14 pm
by Temujin
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Re: Vimy Ridge

Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 8:34 pm
by Temujin
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Re: Vimy Ridge

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 11:26 am
by Phil
Those panoramic shots are something else!

Re: Vimy Ridge

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:41 pm
by Temujin
View over the crest of Vimy Ridge showing the village of Vimy, which was captured by Canadian troops.
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Re: Vimy Ridge

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:09 pm
by Temujin
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Re: Vimy Ridge

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:30 pm
by Temujin
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