The Battle of Hill 70

Soldiers from the Canadian Corps will tell you about those momentous days in August 1917 when they defeated an enemy and put Canada firmly on the path to nationhood. Listen to the story of the Battle of Hill 70 as told by the people who were there. Soldiers and generals, nurses and wives, Canadians from across Canada tell their story about the Victory at Hill 70. Follow the Canadian Corps as they advanced to meet and defeat the enemy. Learn how the Corps planned, prepared and practiced until each soldier and each battalion knew exactly their objective and how it would be achieved. See how Canadians came together 100 years later to honour the Corps and its Victory at Hill 70. A Memorial Park in France was designed and built to honour this victory. The story of the design of the monument is followed by a slide show of the construction of the Obelisk. Test your knowledge. By the numbers gives crucial data about the Great War, Canadian Corps and the Battle at Hill 70. Remember your tour experience with digital photos.