By Oliver Pang
Introduction
How did the geography of the Battle of Passchendaele of World War I affect the battle? The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the third major battle of Ypres, was a World War I conflict that took place between July and November, 1917. Taking place near the village of Passchendaele, Belgium, the struggle was to ultimately destroy the German ports stationed nearby. The Central Powers involved in this conflict composed of only German troops. The Allies, on the other hand, had soldiers from the United Kingdom, Australia, Newfoundland, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa, France and Belgium.
The outcome of the Battle of Passchendaele was greatly affected by geography such as rain and mud, terrain, and climate.
The outcome of the Battle of Passchendaele was greatly affected by geography such as rain and mud, terrain, and climate.
"Passchendaele was indeed one of the greatest disasters of the war.... No soldier of any intelligence now defends this senseless campaign....".
-Llyod George, 1938
-Llyod George, 1938