The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a war memorial located in France, dedicated to the memory of Canadian soldiers who died during the First World War. For 11 years, designer Walter Seymour Allward worked to bring to life this monument. The monument was unveiled by King Edward VIII on 26 July 1936 in the presence of French President Albert Lebrun. It serves as a tribute to the Canadian Expeditionary Force members and those who have no known grave.
The monument is the centerpiece of a 100-hectare preserved battlefield park. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, where all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force participated as a cohesive formation, became a Canadian national symbol of achievement and sacrifice. The site is maintained by Veterans Affairs Canada and is one of only two National Historic Sites of Canada located outside the country.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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