There’s a new documentary film that will be airing on History Television next week, repeating a week or so later, that investigates and recreates the historic Battle of Vimy Ridge.

The First World War campaign was the first time Canadian troops fought together, and the success of our soldiers arguably led to Canada being recognized by England and the rest of the world as a country unto ourselves.

The timing of the broadcast is aligned with the reopening of the Vimy Ridge memorial in France, on the 90th anniversary of the Canadian and British defeat of the Germans, and in reviewing an advance copy of the film, I couldn’t help but remember my grandfather, who was a veteran of the Second World War.

The documentary is fascinating, and well worth watching. Read more about it over here.