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The battle of Paschendaele begins with a british offensive. Intense artillery bombardment precedes the infantry assault
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Canadian forces capture the strategic village of Hill 70, southeast of Ypres, in a separate but related operation
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The second battle of Langemarck sees British forces making gains but suffering heavy casualities due to German counteratacks ( 16 - 18 ) ---- Exact Date
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The battle of Menin Road Ridge is part of the broader Passchendaele offensive, resulting in some British gains and the capture of key positions ( 20 - 25 ) ----- Exact Date
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The battle of Broodseinde brings further british gains,and the weather begins to worsen, turning the battlefield into a carnage
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The battle of Poelcapelle sees limited British gains but at a high cost in casualities. The difficult terrain hampers military operations
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The first Battle of Passchendaele begins with British forces launching an attack on the village of Passchendaele
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After weeks of heavy rain,the ground becomes nearly impassable. The battle of Passchendaele ( Second... ) begins,continuing the struggle for the village
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Canadian forces,under Lieutenant General Arthur Currie,launch a succesful attack on Passchendaele , and capturing the village
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The Battle of Passchendaele officially concludes. The Allied forces have gained a nominal victory, but the cost in human lives and the challenging conditions characterize it as one of the most infamous battles of World War I.