I apologize
that I have not written to you for a while. I am sure you know from the local
newspaper that I was off fighting in the Battle of Vimy Ridge with one of the
leaders as my very own General, Major General Louis Lipsett. We won! We
captured the German army’s fort, a task that no other army from any nation
could accomplish, but we did. Our General is very proud of our army and us. He
led the 3rd Canadian Division in Northern France over the La Folie
Farm straight to Vimy. Splitting the Canadian divisions up and allowing them to
attack separately was a very useful strategy used. It tired the enemy down as
we crossed No Man’s Land. Thankfully, my friends and I managed to survive the
chaos and the attacks. We stuck together, keeping our heads down, but moving
forward. The casualty rates were high in this battle and many were injured but
I’ve heard this battle will help a lot towards building Canada’s reputation
worldwide. I know you will be very proud of me love, as I am of myself for the
first time during war.
Jacques DuBois
Sources:
Canadians at War 1911-1918 By: Donald M. Santor
http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/canadaww1/a/vimyridge.htm
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