Publisher's Synopsis
The objective of the third battle of the Ypres salient, the site of Passchendaele village was finally captured by the Canadians on 6th November 1917. Published to coincide with the 80th anniversary, this book recounts the experiences of the soldiers involved. From the first clash in 1915, to the final offensive in September 1918, the book allows the reader to follow the course of the war around this strategically vital Belgian town.