The British offensive, which became known as Passchendaele, got underway
on 31 July, 1917 with the objective of capturing fifteen miles of
territory.The attack quickly lost momentum and, it was not until finally
in November that the line managed to advance seven miles.
With winter setting in, the British troops were subjected to some of the
worst conditions they had ever faced. During the attack 265,000 were
either killed or injured.
This battlefield guide gives details of the attacks whilst guiding the
reader through the battlefield as it stands today.With illustrated maps
and then and now photographs it will appeal to those visiting the area
as well as armchair historians.