first battle of Ypres

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first battle of Ypres - battle in World War I (1914); heavy but indecisive fighting as the Allies and the Germans both tried to break through the lines of the others

battle of Ypres, Ypres

First World War, Great War, War to End War, World War 1, World War I - a war between the allies (Russia, France, British Empire, Italy, United States, Japan, Rumania, Serbia, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Montenegro) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria) from 1914 to 1918

Belgique, Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium - a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Khan, a Sepoy, single-handedly stemmed a German attack during the first battle of Ypres on October 31, 1914.

Birmingham /historian Jahan Mahmood The MUSLIM HEROES OF WORLD WAR ONE 400 000 , Few people today are aware of the scale of sacrifice made by the 1914-1918 conflict's forgotten army. MIKE LOCKLEY finds out

In 1914, the First Battle of Ypres during World War I ended with an Allied victory against Germany.

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Belgium commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Yser and the First Battle of Ypres, with ceremonies attended by numerous heads of state and government.

Belgium : INNOS brings together Barco, Securitas and police authorities to ensure security during official WWI remembrance ceremonies

Pte Luke Kearney, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed on November 9, 1914, during the First Battle of Ypres, also called the First Battle of Flanders.

Schoolgirl's remarkable discovery on war journey

A three panel page follows skilfully using chiaroscuro and clever shading and providing historical facts about the First Battle of Ypres.

Glogowski, Philippe: Ypres Memories

It was one of the first territorial battalions to be sent to France, in November 1914, taking part in the First Battle of Ypres, and at the Battle of Hooge in June 1915 which was a bloody action which saw only two officers (of 23) and 140 other ranks - out of 519 - left unhurt.

The Kingsmen and a proud history; CATHERINE JONES looks back at the Rifles, the Irish and the Scottish

Murdoch said: "The position that's been selected was known as Black Watch Corner and was where the First Battle of Ypres was fought.

Pipe major plays Lochaber No More on a Flanders field where heroes fell; Veterans salute statue to Black Watch heroes

Ben took part in the first Battle of Ypres in October 1914 and the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915 - when a close pal died in his arms.

Lad in the first and last battle

First Shots and the Battle of Mons 100 years visits the battlefields where British troops first went to war, and the First Battle of Ypres Centenary goes to the site, above, of the longest and most costly British battle in 1914.

Great War tour in memory of fallen

This action brought to an end the First Battle of Ypres and their heroic stand stopped the German advance to the coast.

FLANDERS TRIBUTE TO BLACK WATCH HEROES; Kilted statue revealed

The First Battle of Ypres, in which they died, was a ferocious conflict as the Germans tried to break through British lines to reach the coast of Belgium.

Grief and pride as 1914 soldier laid to rest

Some had fled during the First Battle of Ypres the preceding autumn, but most remained.

A place of evil intent: confusion, chlorine gas and rifle jams plague Canadian troops in Ypres