Final Assualt on Vimy Ridge

Directed by Robert Child. This sequence depicts the final assault on Vimy Ridge. On April 12, 1917, The 10th Canadian Brigade attacked Hill 145 (Vimy Ridge) at 5:00 am, supported by a significant amount of artillery and the 24th British Division of I Corps to the north. The German defensive artillery fire was late allowing the Canadian Corps to exploit wide gaps and break into the German positions. By nightfall on 12 April 1917, the Canadian Corps was in firm control of the ridge. The corps suffered 10,602 casualties: 3,598 killed and 7,004 wounded. The German Sixth Army suffered an unknown number of casualties with an approximate 4,000 men becoming prisoners of war. Four members of the Canadian Corps received Victoria Crosses, the highest military decoration awarded to British and Commonwealth forces for valour, for their actions during the battle.