Sanctuary Wood

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1. 1Orientation

   We stand now on the crest of Hill 62, a topographical feature of immense significance in the defense of Ypres. As an analytical historian, I look at this ground and see more than just a beautiful park; I see the 'key' to the…

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2. 2The Allée of Canadian Maples

   Approaching the memorial, we walk through a grand avenue of Canadian maple trees. These trees were planted to bring a piece of the 'Highmat' or homeland to this blood-soaked Belgian soil. …

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3. 3The Panoramic View of Ypres

   Step toward the edge of the terrace and look toward the horizon. On a clear day, you can see the spires of St. …

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4. 4The Granite Monolith – National Remembrance

   We now stand before the memorial itself. It is a massive, unadorned block of granite, chosen for its durability and its 'unshakeable' quality. …

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5. 5Major General Mercer and the Cost of Command

   This ridge was the site of a tragic milestone in Canadian military history. On the first day of the German attack in June 1916, Major General Malcolm Mercer, commander of the 3rd Canadian Division, was killed near this spot while…

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6. 6The Recovery of the Ridge – June 13, 1916

   The story of Hill 62 is not just one of loss, but of a remarkable recovery. After the Germans seized the ridge on June 2nd, the Canadians launched a series of counter-attacks. …

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7. 7The Directional Arrows and the Wider War

   On the stone flags surrounding the memorial, you will find a series of arrows pointing toward distant landmarks. This is an analytical tool for the visitor, connecting this specific spot to the vast network of the Ypres Salient. …

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8. 8Closing

   As we conclude our visit to the Hill 62 Canadian Memorial, we are left with a powerful sense of the strategic importance of this ground and the human cost of holding it. The 8,000 Canadians who fell here did so to deny the enemy…

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