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, a sculptor worked tirelessly to bring to life this monument, a symbol that would come to embody the spirit of a nation. The monument was designed by Toronto sculptor Walter Seymour Allward and unveiled by King Edward VIII and French President Albert Lebrun on April 24, 1936. 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. The site is maintained by Veterans Affairs Canada and is one of only two National Historic Sites of Canada located outside Canada.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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