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Battle of Passchendaele (1917)

The Battle of Passchendaele (26 Oct.–10 Nov. 1917) took place in Belgium during the First World War. The operation on 26 October pulled the Canadians out of the mud and up the ridge that ran through Passchendaele; the battles of 30 October and 6 November captured numerous strongpoints and the ruined village; a final push on the 10 November allowed the Canadian Corps to consolidate the ground. However, the corps suffered incredibly high casualties.

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10 November 1917 – The Battle of Passchendaele Ends – Vimy Foundation
100th Anniversary Battle of Passchendaele
ARCHIVED - The Battle of Passchendaele (The Third Battle of Ypres) - Oral Histories of the First World War: Veterans 1914-1918 - Library and Archives Canada. Content archived on 25 Nov. 2019
Battle of Passchendaele - Wikipedia
Canada and the 3rd Battle of Ypres: Passchendaele | Library and Archives Canada Blog
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Overview - Passchendaele
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The Battle of Passchendaele - Historical Sheets - The First World War - History - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada. Content archived on 13 May 2021
The Battle of Passchendaele, in the words of its veterans - CBC Player. Content archived on 5 Nov. 2022
The Battle of Passchendaele: Resources at Library and Archives Canada - Library and Archives Canada
Vimy and Passchendaele: Canada's bravest and blackest hours - Macleans.ca. Content archived on 24 Apr. 2024
What is the Battle of Passchendaele? Where was it and who won? | History | News | Express.co.uk

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