Arthur Currie

Currie, as a major general, commanded the 1st Canadian Division at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The Canadian Corps captured the ridge in a carefully planned assault using new tactics including creeping barrages and detailed maps. This victory became a symbol of Canadian national identity.

Currie commanded the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Passchendaele. He insisted on careful preparation and refused to attack until ready. The Canadians captured the ruined village on 6 November 1917, but at a cost of 15,654 casualties. Currie later called the battle 'murder'.

Currie led the Canadian Corps through the Hundred Days Offensive, including the battles of Amiens, Arras, and the Canal du Nord. The Canadian Corps advanced over 80 miles, captured 31,000 prisoners, and defeated 47 German divisions. This was the most successful Allied corps of the final campaign.