Trudeau to mark 100 years of Vimy battle that defined Canada
VIMY, France (AP) — An ocean away from home, spilling their blood on a remote ridge in the muddied battlefields of northern France a century ago, many would argue that Canadians earned the right to become a nation here. In a fledgling nation looking for a sense of self, trying to set it apart from British rule, the battle provided everything it needed — the vision of an underdog beating the odds, a show of courage, resolve and unity. On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to visit the fertile countryside of France... Читать дальше...
