Battle of Hill 70

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The Battle of Hill 70 was a First World War offensive in August 1917 near Lens, France, in which Canadian forces captured a strategic height from the Germans at heavy cost and demonstrated growing tactical sophistication on the Western Front.

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2nd Canadian Division engagement Battle of Hill 70
Canadian Corps engagement Battle of Hill 70
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Canadian Corps notableBattle Battle of Hill 70