The past few days have seen many commerations taking place in Europe. Rome was liberated on June 4, 1944 and, of course, on June 6, D-Day, the Allies invaded Normandy and started the liberation of western Europe. It’s hard to understand what those soldiers were fighting for 60 years ago. If you look at it …
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Vimy Ridge and Arras
Pictures below from Arras, the city closest to the Canadian war memorial at Vimy Ridge in 2003 backpacking trip. A Story of Vimy The stories of Arras and Vimy Ridge are intertwined. There were actually tunnels from the city halls and buidings of Arras all the way to the front lines near Vimy Ridge. A …