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The 3 rd Ypres

The 3 rd Ypres. Canadian History Ruby & Nathan. Who?. Who fought the battle? France and the British Empire: Vs. The Germany Empire - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - United Kingdom - South Africa German Commanders: Max von Gallwitz and Erich Ludendorff

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The 3 rd Ypres

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  1. The 3rd Ypres Canadian History Ruby & Nathan

  2. Who? • Who fought the battle? France and the British Empire: Vs. The Germany Empire - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - United Kingdom - South Africa German Commanders: Max von Gallwitz and Erich Ludendorff British Commanders: Douglas Haig, Hubert Gough, Herbert Plumer Canadian Commanders: Arthur Currie

  3. When? When did the 3rd Battle of Ypres begin? - July 31st, 1917 When did the 3rd Battle of Ypres end? - November 6th, 1917

  4. Battles Fought( HOW IT PROGRESSED ) • July 31st - Battle of Pilckem Ridge • August 16th to 18th– Battle of Langemarck • September 20th to 25th - Battle of Menin Road • September 26th to October 3rd - Battle Polygon Wood • October 4th – Battle of Broodseinde • October 9th - Battle of Poelcappelle • October 12th – First Battle of Passchendaele • October 26th to November 6th – Second Battle of Passchendaele

  5. Where? The battle was waged in Ypres, Belgium, for control of the small town of Passchendaele. It started on the 31st of July and did not cease until mid-October. Conditions during the battle were very undesirable, the layout of the land in good weather already resembled a marshy, but when it rained it created an environment that is now associated with the misery of battle. A downpour could last for days, and with the British artillery blasting apart the surface of the ground, it would create large pools of impassable muck. Tanks at most times were unable to operate due to the Thick, slippery mud. Many soldiers were lost in the pools never to be found again. With the bad weather also came a low morale from the soldiers, this was a battlefield that few would refer to as glorious.

  6. Weather • The 3rd Battle of Ypres was also known as ‘The Battle of Mud.’ • During the battle it rained harder then it had in 30 years. The battlefield completely covered in mud, making it harder to fight and defend. • Many soldiers drowned in the mud.

  7. The 3rd battle of Ypres is also known as, ‘The Battle of Passchendaele.’ it was the final battle of slow destruction of the war.

  8. What? • British Empire Causalities : • 310,000 killed. • 138,000 wounded. • 16,000 Canadians • 36,500 Australians • 3,600 New Zealanders • 90,000 bodies were never identified. • 42,000 bodies were never found. • Germany Empire Causalities: • 260,000 killed and wounded.

  9. Bibliography • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passchendaele • http://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/comment/ypres3.html • http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/ypres3.htm • http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_passchendaele.htm • http://z.about.com/d/canadaonline/1/7/m/passchendaeletankmud.jpg

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