Vimy Ridge was the first time in the Great War that all Canadian troops were fighting together, and the commander, Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng, lead the Canadian Corps on the pathway to prosperity. The commander learned from the mistakes that occurred at the Battle of the Somme, and put into practice some of the successes. He ensured all his soldiers were informed on everything about the battle, including providing them with maps, and allowed them to take certain initiatives on the battlefield while still sticking to the attack plan. He also perfected the art of the creeping barrage or Vimy Glide. A commander has utilized this method at the Battle of the Somme, and experienced a sizable decrease in casualties, so the commander elaborated and practiced the approach with his troops until it was faultless. By the time the Canadian Corps went into battle, the soldiers already had a better understanding and confidence in their strategies as a result of the cunning concepts from Lieutenant-General Sir Julian
Vimy Ridge was the first time in the Great War that all Canadian troops were fighting together, and the commander, Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng, lead the Canadian Corps on the pathway to prosperity. The commander learned from the mistakes that occurred at the Battle of the Somme, and put into practice some of the successes. He ensured all his soldiers were informed on everything about the battle, including providing them with maps, and allowed them to take certain initiatives on the battlefield while still sticking to the attack plan. He also perfected the art of the creeping barrage or Vimy Glide. A commander has utilized this method at the Battle of the Somme, and experienced a sizable decrease in casualties, so the commander elaborated and practiced the approach with his troops until it was faultless. By the time the Canadian Corps went into battle, the soldiers already had a better understanding and confidence in their strategies as a result of the cunning concepts from Lieutenant-General Sir Julian