3rd Battle of Ypres

The Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele, took place from July to November 1917 during World War I. It was fought in Belgium with the goal of breaking through German defenses and gaining control of strategic positions. The battle involved intense fighting, heavy artillery, and the use of new tactics. The landscape turned muddy and difficult to traverse due to relentless rain and shelling. Ultimately, the Allies made some territorial gains but at a high cost, with thousands of soldiers killed or wounded, highlighting the brutal and deadly nature of trench warfare.