Hill 70 - Battle Maps

Battle Maps

Maps are an essential tool for the military planner. For the attack on Hill 70, General Currie and his staff required accurate up-to-date maps. These would be vital not only for planning the attack, but also to plot enemy positions behind the lines so to be ready to direct artillery fire onto German counter-attacks, a vital objective of the battle for Hill 70.

Aerial Map

The introduction of aircraft in WWI resulted in the development of aerial mapping, which ... more

Creeping Barrage

First used at the Battle of the Somme, a creeping barrage involved artillery fire moving forward in stages just ahead ... more

Trench Map

The positions of trenches, both German and Canadian, were superimposed on topographical maps for ... more

Hill 70 Map

This map shows the various elements of the Canadian Corps as they advanced from their lines on August 15th ... more

Project News and Updates

The Hill 70 Memorial Park, dedicated to the Canadian Corps that achieved victory at the Battle of Hill 70 in August, 1917, was completed on October 2nd, 2019. The centerpiece of the Memorial is an obelisk signifying the victory of the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Hill 70. In addition to the obelisk, there is a series of walkways dedicated to the six Victoria Cross awards, as well as plazas dedicated to Regiments and soldiers who figured prominently in the battle. To enhance your site tour, you may download an audio-visual history of the Battle of Hill 70 from the AppStore or Google Play.

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	Aerial Map The introduction of aircraft in WWI resulted in the development of aerial mapping, which ... more
	Creeping Barrage First used at the Battle of the Somme, a creeping barrage involved artillery fire moving forward in stages just ahead ... more
	Trench Map The positions of trenches, both German and Canadian, were superimposed on topographical maps for ... more
	Hill 70 Map This map shows the various elements of the Canadian Corps as they advanced from their lines on August 15th ... more