Vimy

[vim-ee, vee-mee, vee-mee]

noun

1. a town in N France, N of Arras: battle 1917.

Example Sentences

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry tour a tunnel made during WWI during the commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 2017 in Lille, France.

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But the only significant gain of ground had been the capture by the Canadians of the dominating Vimy Ridge near Arras.

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Sgt Musgrave was awarded the Military Medal for his bravery in April 1917 when he led his platoon under heavy fire at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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Slowly, the Vimy began to rise — only a few yards at first, but it was off the ground.

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After a few anxious moments, the Vimy reappeared, ascending unhurriedly into the sky.

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