Battle of Arras: Part 4
One of the things that you'll see a lot of when you go to Vimy Ridge is craters. Lots of them. The mining operations along Vimy Ridge with the massive artillery bombardment left the ground permanently scarred. And as the dead were collected from the fields of battle, a unique purpose was found for some of these craters.
For more on the Battle of Arras, check out The Old Front Line Podcast with Paul Reed & his YouTube channel, @OldFrontLine
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Other episodes that you might enjoy:
- Unspeakable Tragedy at the WWI Battle of Vimy Ridge | History Traveler Episode 387: https://youtu.be/QPaGHNSCnt4
- Vimy Ridge: Canada's Finest Hour | History Traveler Episode 386: https://youtu.be/tjvCCcqYOP0
- Into the Dark Tunnels of Arras with the New Zealand Tunnelers | History Traveler Episode 385: https://youtu.be/xZfWQWa7mD8
- Silent Cities: Visiting the LARGEST Military Cemetery in France | History Traveler Episode 384: https://youtu.be/ACptYo5tj4E
- Location of the Christmas Truce of 1914 | History Traveler Episode 383: https://youtu.be/qqHbg8d1mxI
Map animations by @SandervkHistory