Third Ypres Remembered

On 31st July 1917 the Third Battle of Ypres – or the Battle of Passchendaele as it is often called – began with an attack on a forteen mile front near the city of Ypres. In this Anniversary episode we look at the first day of Third Ypres; who attacked, what happened and what were the casualties?

7 Comments on “Third Ypres Remembered”

Daibhidh Mor
August 2, 2021

A very interesting and revealing use of the CWGC database. An education as always, thanks.

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N Cherry
August 3, 2021

Very moving! Let’s hope we can get out to remember the 105th anniversary in 2022!

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- oldfrontline
  August 3, 2021
  
  Thanks, Niall.
  
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Stephen Hunt
August 8, 2021

Excellent overview with an informative and grim analysis of the battle casualties.

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- oldfrontline
  August 9, 2021
  
  Thanks, Stephen.
  
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Rick Smith
August 12, 2021

Excellent as always. Thanks Paul.

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- oldfrontline
  August 14, 2021
  
  Thanks, Rick.
  
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