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What Canadian general is credited with the victory of the battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I?
Yes. They Fought Along With There British Friend's.
What was general Arthur Currie famous for in ww1?
was a Canadian general during World War I. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a pre-war militia gunner before rising through the ranks to become the first Canadian commander of the four divisions of the unified Canadian Corps of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was the first Canadian to attain the rank of full general. Currie's success was based on his ability to rapidly adapt brigade tactics to the exigencies of trench warfare, using set-pieceoperations[1] and "bite-and-hold" tactics. He is generally considered to be among the most capable commanders of the Western Front, and one of the finest commanders in Canadian military history. Currie was not afraid to voice his disagreement with orders or to suggest strategicchanges to a plan of attack, something that his British Armysuperiors were unused to hearing from a former militia officer from the colonies. Often these disagreements were taken all the way up to BEFField Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. Haig sometimes agreed with Currie-allowing a strategic change to the attack on Hill 70outside Lens,[2] and approving Currie's audacious plan to cross the Canal du Nord[3]-but he also insisted on the Passchendaeleattack,[4] to which Currie, who was sceptical that the strategic value justified the expected casualties, agreed with great reluctance. British Prime Minister David Lloyd George claimed to his biographer that had the war continued into 1919, he would have sought to replace Field Marshal Haig with Arthur Currie, with Australian general John Monash as Currie's chief of staff
Who was the commander of Canadian troops during world war 1?
Sir Rober Borden__The Canadian Corp had 3 commanders - Lieutenant General Sir E.A.H. Alderson until 1916, then Lieutenant General Sir Julian Byng. Byng was promoted and command passed to Sir Arthur Currie in 1917. Currie was the first Canadian to be commander. FYI: Borden was Prime Minister, not Commander of Canadian Corp.
Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
Sir Arthur Currie was a general in the first world war. He was born in Napperton, Ontario and went to school. When the war broke out, he went to join the war. He was in the wars; Passchedaele, Vimy Ridge, The Second Battle of Ypres, Somme Hill 70 and Hundred Days Offence.
How did Arthur Currie adapt to the terrible conditions at the battle of passchendaele?
Have a look at a short article on Currie and Passchendaele at http://tinhutjohn.tripod.com/id21.html Sarge
Who is Arthur Currie?
Arthur Currie was a Canadian General in the first World War
What Canadian general is credited with the victory of the battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I?
Yes. They Fought Along With There British Friend's.
Who was Julian Byng?
British general that oversaw Arthur Currie in the Battle of Vimy
What was general Arthur Currie famous for in ww1?
was a Canadian general during World War I. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a pre-war militia gunner before rising through the ranks to become the first Canadian commander of the four divisions of the unified Canadian Corps of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was the first Canadian to attain the rank of full general. Currie's success was based on his ability to rapidly adapt brigade tactics to the exigencies of trench warfare, using set-pieceoperations[1] and "bite-and-hold" tactics. He is generally considered to be among the most capable commanders of the Western Front, and one of the finest commanders in Canadian military history. Currie was not afraid to voice his disagreement with orders or to suggest strategicchanges to a plan of attack, something that his British Armysuperiors were unused to hearing from a former militia officer from the colonies. Often these disagreements were taken all the way up to BEFField Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. Haig sometimes agreed with Currie-allowing a strategic change to the attack on Hill 70outside Lens,[2] and approving Currie's audacious plan to cross the Canal du Nord[3]-but he also insisted on the Passchendaeleattack,[4] to which Currie, who was sceptical that the strategic value justified the expected casualties, agreed with great reluctance. British Prime Minister David Lloyd George claimed to his biographer that had the war continued into 1919, he would have sought to replace Field Marshal Haig with Arthur Currie, with Australian general John Monash as Currie's chief of staff
How did Arthur Currie affect Canada?
He had very good war tactics, therefore the battle at Vimy Ridge was won and many Canadian soldiers lives were saved.
What has the author AW Currie written?
A.W Currie has written: 'Economics of Canadian transportation' 'Origins of the cased book'
What was Arthur W Currie the first Canadian to do in Canadian military history?
well... well, he actually was the first, well, Canadian !!! to lead a ... CANADIAN army comprised of ONLY canadians!!!!! He won the CANADIANS the battle of VIMY RIDGE!!! so Canadians are very, well, proud of him. well, you see, ... that Canadian troops were, well, used to be led by BRITISH leaders, NOT Canadians, so thats, well... why he is so famous... There is actually , well, a school named after, well, Arthur Currie!
What has the author Archibald William Currie written?
Archibald William Currie has written: 'Canadian economic development' -- subject(s): Economic conditions
Who was the commander of Canadian troops during world war 1?
Sir Rober Borden__The Canadian Corp had 3 commanders - Lieutenant General Sir E.A.H. Alderson until 1916, then Lieutenant General Sir Julian Byng. Byng was promoted and command passed to Sir Arthur Currie in 1917. Currie was the first Canadian to be commander. FYI: Borden was Prime Minister, not Commander of Canadian Corp.
Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
Sir Arthur Currie was a general in the first world war. He was born in Napperton, Ontario and went to school. When the war broke out, he went to join the war. He was in the wars; Passchedaele, Vimy Ridge, The Second Battle of Ypres, Somme Hill 70 and Hundred Days Offence.
What has the author Mary Bell Currie-Bolish written?
Mary Bell Currie-Bolish has written: 'Poems' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Canadian poetry
What made the battle of Vimy Ridge a success?
There were all four Canadian divisions fighting (approx. 100,000 soldiers) and they were lead by General Currie. By this time Canadians were know for their aggressive attack. All previous strategies were to barrage (constantly shell the enemy area to destroy their trenches and barbed wire) the Germans, and then attack. But the Germans built fortified shelters, and simply waited there until the barrage was over. General Currie combined this by aiming the artillery just in front of the men so the Germans would have little time to prepare a defense. There was also a large explosion at the base of the ridge. Currie's plan was put into place on April 9 1917, (Easter Monday). The Germans were surprised by the Canadian's quick advance. By nightfall the ridge was in Canadian hands. *It also helped that there was a heavy snow storm. Canadians were used to it but Germans were not. This was an important step for Canada's growth.
