Battle of Vimy Ridge, 1917 | First World War

The Battle of Vimy Ridge, April 1917 was one of the most important battles of the First World War as it was considered the first major victory for the allies. In this video Kevin Hicks gives credit to the Canadians and tells the story of Vimy Ridge in his unique style and once again uses his models to illustrate some of the aspects of the battle.
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Image Credits:
Vimy memorial: Carcharoth CC-3
Vimy tunnels: asenkat and Labattblueboy (portrait)
Canadian Light Horse: William Ivor Castle. Library and Archives Canada, PA-001111
Concrete Bunker: W.I. Castle / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-001101
Panorama: Imperial War Museum Q44922
Smashing barbed wire: Credit: Canada. Dept. of National Defence/Library and Archives Canada/PA-001380
Vickers Machine Gun: Credit: Canada. Dept. of National Defence/Library and Archives Canada/0-1146