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The Canadian Corps - 4th Canadian Division – World War I:

The 4th Canadian Division was formed in the Britain in April of 1916 from several existing units and others scheduled to arrive shortly thereafter. Under the command of Major-General David Watson, the Division embarked for France in August of that year where they served both in France and in Flanders until Armistice Day. The 4th Canadian Division was a part of the Canadian Corps in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which attacked and defeated the Germans, driving them from the ridge. As a result the Canadians became known as masters of offensive warfare and an elite fighting force.^[1]

In the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the 4th Canadian Division was given the job of capturing Hill 145, the highest and most important feature of Vimy Ridge. However, when they attempted to capture the hill, they were hampered by fire from the "Pimple", which was the other prominent height at Vimy Ridge. To capture Hill 145, forces which were supposed to attack the Pimple were redeployed and captured Hill 145.

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First World War:
1st Canadian Division Â· 2nd Canadian Division Â· 3rd Canadian Division Â· 4th Canadian Division Â· 5th Canadian Division

Second World War:
1st Canadian Infantry Division Â· 2nd Canadian Infantry Division Â· 3rd Canadian Infantry Division Â· 3rd Canadian Infantry Division (CAOF) Â· 4th Canadian Armoured Division Â· 5th Canadian Armoured Division Â· 6th Canadian Infantry Division Â· 6th Canadian Infantry Division (CAPF) Â· 7th Canadian Infantry Division Â· 8th Canadian Infantry Division

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