In preparation for the Battle of Vimy Ridge, five British tunneling companies excavated 14 "subways"in the Canadian sector, the longest of which was more than 1700 metres long. These tunnels connected the Allied reserve lines to the front lines. They were dug 7 - 10 metres below the surface for protection from artillery fire. These underground networks incorporated light rail lines, dressing stations, command posts, water reservoirs, ammunition stores, mortar and machine gun posts, and communication centres. We explored a portion of the Grange Subway.
At the base of the pylons is a young dying soldier, the "Spirit of Sacrifice", and the "Torch Bearer".