The initial French attack broke Bodily_harm through and captured Conquering Vimy Ridge but reserve units were not able to reinforce Cause_change_of_strength the troops on the ridge , before German counter-attacks forced them back about half-way to their jumping-off points .

The two following battalions leap-frogged the leading battalion and turned Motion right , half-way up the spur to reach Arriving Wurst Farm , keeping Communication well up to the creeping barrage .