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-The '''Battle of Passchendale''' was also known as the Third Battle of Ypres. This third battle was fought in Ypres, [[Belgium]] which had seen two previous battles, one in 1914 and one one 1915. The Third Battle of Ypres lasted 4 months beginning in 1917 was to relieve pressure from the French troops who had low morale after their own terrible losses of the [[Nivelle Offensive]].<ref>http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/ypres3.htm</ref>
-In this battle the [[United Kingdom|British]] hid 19 huge land mines underneath the [[Germany|German]] lines. Unfortunately for the British, once the land mines exploded, the British did not move fast enough and became bogged down by the ensuing rain.
-In October 1917, the [[Canadian]] Corps, under Sir Arthur Currie was called upon to complete the battle, after their victory at the [[Battle of Vimy Ridge]].  Currie felt that the battle would of little value and a high cost.  After two weeks of fighting the Canadians would capture the town, although the losses were high.  Of 20,000 initial Canadian troops nearly 75% (15,654) were either killed or wounded.  It total the Allies suffered 325,000 casualties and the Germans 260,000.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/battle_passchendaele.shtml</ref>
-This battle ended as another stalemate for the Allies.  The battle had become another instance of Generals fighting current battles with old tactics at horrific losses.
-==References==
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-[[Category:World War I Battles]]

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