The Ridge gave the British artillery observers superb views of the German line but elastic defense prevented further major gains .
Their major triumph was capturing Vimy Ridge , using innovative tactics in which infantry platoons were subdivided into specialist groups .
The Vimy Ridge gave the British artillery observers superb views of the German line but elastic defense prevented further major gains .
Their major triumph was capturing Vimy Ridge , using innovative tactics in which infantry platoons were subdivided into specialist groups .