The British offensive, which became known as Passchendaele, got
underway on 31 July, 1917 with the objective of capturing fifteen
miles of territory.The attack quickly lost momentum and, it was not
until finally in November that the line managed to advance seven
miles.With winter setting in, the British troops were subjected to
some of the worst conditions they had ever faced. During the attack
265,000 were either killed or injured.This battlefield guide gives
details of the attacks whilst guiding the reader through the
battlefield as it stands today.With illustrated maps and then and
now photographs it will appeal to those visiting the area as well
as armchair historians.
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