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Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important in Canadian history?

Answer: It has come to symbolize Canada's coming of age as a nation

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It was the last battle of the First World War

It has come to symbolize Canada's coming of age as a nation

It was an important victory in the Boer War

Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps

Chapter: Canada’s History

One Canadian officer said: 'It was Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific on parade… In those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.' April 9 is celebrated as Vimy Day.

- Discover Canada,
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