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The battle of Vimy Ridge saw General Arthur Currie thoroughly prepare his Canadian troops. Currie understood the necessity of victory in this battle; therefore, he treated it with an unparalleled degree of seriousness. Previously, few Allied Generals recognized the need for thorough preparation when planning an attack. Currie changed this view by proving his technique greatly improved a regiment's chances for success. Vimy Ridge protected the important industrial area around Lille. The highest summit, known …

…Vimy Ridge in February, 1917, was one the Allies most vital victories. Success in this battle was mainly due to Canadian contributions. The victory turned the tide of the war, clearly making it one of the most important defining moments in Canadian history, because it proved that Canada did not require the military "umbrella" of the British Empire; Canada had strated that it was entirely capable of fending for itself in times of war and turmoil.