General Currie's First Stand - The Capture of Hill 70
March 15, 2009 cefmatrix 12 other publications
This article describes the action around Hill 70 in the area of Lens, France in August 1917. General Sir Arthur Currie had recently taken command of the Canadian Corps. The Battle of Hill 70 resulted in the award of four (4) Victoria Crosses to Canadian Soldiers.
This article describes the action around Hill 70 in the area of Lens, France in August 1917. General Sir Arthur Currie had recently taken command of the Canadian Corps. The Ba...