Battles we went over in class from the first world war

Second Battle of Ypres

Apr 15, 1915

This battle was fought over Ypres in western Belgium for the tactual high ground over the area.

The Battle of Somme

Jul 1, 1916

This battle was fought by the armies of the British empire and French third republic, the battle took place on the upper reaches of Somme, a river in France

Battle of vimy ridge

Apr 9, 1917

The battle of Vimy ridge was a battle a part of the battle of arras, The main combatants were the four divisions of the Canadian corps in the first army against three divisions of German 6th army

Third battle of ypre (Battle of Passchendaele)

Jul 31, 1917

The battle took place on the western front for control of the south and east towers.