Vimy Ridge centenary: Thousands of Canadians mark battle's anniversary

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Vimy Ridge centenary: Thousands of Canadians mark battle's anniversary

More than 20,000 Canadians have travelled to Europe to mark the centenary of one of the country's defining moments - the Battle of Vimy Ridge during World War One.

About 3,600 Canadians died in the battle in northern France, that began on Easter Sunday, 9 April 1917.

It was the first time different Canadian military divisions had fought together under one command.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid tribute to those who fought.

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