GW16: The Third Ypres Campaign
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Sean and James examine the brutal 1917 campaign at Third Ypres, exploring its strategic aims, key moments, and the immense human cost.
In this episode, Sean and James examine the brutal 1917 campaign at Third Ypres, better known as Passchendaele, which was one of the most infamous battles of World War I. They trace the strategic aims behind Haig’s offensive, the early success at Messines, and the grinding advance that followed as rain, mud, and relentless German defenses turned Flanders into a nightmare landscape. The hosts explore key moments from the campaign, including the devastating failures of August, the British Army’s methodical September attacks, and the final Canadian push that captured the ridge. They conclude with the immense human cost, the controversy surrounding Haig’s leadership, and the battle’s lasting place in the memory of both British and German soldiers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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