Video Summary

The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place on April 9, 1917, during World War I. It was a major victory for the Canadian Corps, which captured the heavily fortified ridge from the German Army. The battle was a turning point in the war, as it showed that the Allies were capable of defeating the Germans on the Western Front. The victory also boosted morale on the home front and helped to cement Canada's reputation as a military power.