Ypres

Historical Ypres ravaged by war, 1919.

The ruins of Ypres, 1919.

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British officers at "afternoon tea," Ypres salient.

Charge of the 4th Canadian Battalion at Ypres

Chronological events that took place in Ypres.

• 1914
  • 3 October – Occupied by the Germans.
  • 13 October – Captured by the Allies.
  • 19 October – First Battle of Ypres commences.
  • 31 October – Critical Day.
  • 17 November – First battle of Ypres ends.
  • 23, 29 November, 10, 14 December – Subsequent German attack.

• 1915
  • 25 January – German attack repulsed.
  • 20 February – German gain ground.
  • 22 April – Second Battle of Ypres commences; German gas advance checked by the Canadians.
  • 24-27 April – Canadians recapture guns; Severe fighting.
  • 28 April – German offensive stopped.
  • 2-11 May – Renewed German attacks.
  • 12-13 May – Reorganisation of British line.
  • 20-21 May – German advance and retreat north of Ypres.
  • 24 May – Fresh attack repulsed.
  • 25 May – Second Battle of Ypres ends.
  • 9 July – British troops gain ground north of Ypres.
  • 15 September – Artillery active nearby.
  • 10 December – German activity in the salient.
  • 19 December – Heavy bombardment and gas attacks, enemy is repulsed north-east of Ypres.

References/notes

Source: Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)