The Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele, was a significant WWI campaign marked by attrition warfare, challenging terrain, and heavy casualties. It involved the British Expeditionary Force under Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and the German Army, with the battle culminating in the capture of Passchendaele village by the Canadian Corps. The battle is noted for its strategic shifts, the role of General Plumer, and its lasting impact on military history.
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The British Expeditionary Force aimed to break through German lines and disrupt their submarine bases
Continuous Bombardment
The British launched a massive artillery barrage for over ten days, but it failed to weaken the German defenses
Impact of Weather and Terrain
The combination of destroyed drainage systems and heavy rain turned the battlefield into a treacherous morass, hindering movement and leading to a deadlock
General Sir Herbert Plumer introduced a methodical approach of capturing small sections of German defenses and consolidating gains before proceeding further
After months of grueling combat, the Canadian Corps successfully took the village on November 6, 1917
The capture of Passchendaele marked the end of the battle, which had become synonymous with the horrific conditions and high casualties of trench warfare
The Third Battle of Ypres was one of the bloodiest engagements of the First World War, with hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides
The Canadian Corps played a crucial role in the eventual capture of Passchendaele, making the battle a significant event in Canadian military history
The battle highlighted the limitations of conventional tactics and the need for innovative strategies in modern, industrialized warfare
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The ______ Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele, occurred from July to November ______.
Third
1917
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The offensive, aiming to disrupt German ______ bases in Belgium, was led by Field Marshal Sir Douglas ______ during World War I.
submarine
Haig
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Start date of Ypres offensive in 1917
July 31, 1917
