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Passendale in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
 

The Battle of Passchendaele

 
 
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1. The Battle of Passchendaele Marker
Inscription.  
La Bataille De Passchendaele
(Octobre-Novembre 1917)
Pour prendre la crête de Passchendaele, les Canadiens ont affronté, avec un courage et une ténacité hors du commun, le feu nourri d'un ennemi aguerri, fermement campé en terrain dominant. Avançant dans d'horribles conditions, à travers un bourbier souvent à hauteur de taille, le Corps d'armée canadien a subi environ 16 000 pertes, un sacrifice qui témoigne de la mission pratiquement impossible confiée par le haut commandement britannique. Neuf soldats ont reçu la Croix de Victoria pour leur bravoure exceptionnelle, le plus grand nombre décerné pour une même bataille dans toute l'histoire du Canada.

The Battle Of Passchendaele
(October November 1917)
Faced with an experienced enemy entrenched in a dominating position, Canadians fought with extraordinary courage and determination under intense fire to capture Passchendaele ridge. Advancing in horrific conditions through mud that was often waist-deep, the Canadian Corps sustained approximately 16,000 casualties during this assault, an immense cost that testifies to the nearly impossible objective set by the British high command. Nine Canadian soldiers were awarded the Victoria Cross for their outstanding valour, more than in any other battle in the history of Canada.

De Slag Om Passendale
(Oktober-November 1917)
Om de heuvelkam van Passendale te veroveren, trotseerden de Canadezen met buitengewone moed en volharding een krijgsvaardige vijand die hen vanuit verschansingen en een dominante positie zwaar onder vuur nam. Het Canadese legerkorps rukte op in gruwelijke omstandigheden, soms tot aan het middel in de modder, en betaalde een zware tol, met ongeveer 16.000 doden en gewonden, voor de bijna onmogelijke opdracht van het Britse opperbevel. Voor hun bijzondere heldenmoed ontvingen negen Canadese soldaten een Victoria Cross, het hoogste aantal ooit in de geschiedenis van Canada toegekend voor een enkele veldslag.

Die Schlacht Von Passchendaele
(Oktober-November 1917)
< Unter heftigem Beschuss durch einen kampferprobten Feind in günstiger Stellung kämpften die Kanadier mit außergewöhnlichem Mut und großer Entschlossenheit, um die Anhöhen von Passchendaele einzunehmen. Das kanadische Korps rückte unter entsetzlichen Bedingungen durch oft hüfthohen Schlamm vor. Der Angriff kostete es an die 16 000 Tote und Verwundete - ein hoher Preis, der vom nahezu unerreichbaren Ziel der britischen Oberbefehlshaber zeugt. Neun kanadische Soldaten wurden für ihre herausragende Tapferkeit mit dem Victoria-Kreuz ausgezeichnet.
 
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Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1917.
 
Location. 50° 53.871′ N, 3° 0.81′ E. Memorial is in Passendale, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is at the intersection of Canadalaan and Martingatstraat on Canadalaan. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Canadalaan 39, Passendale, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Passchendaele Monument (a few steps from this marker); Canadian Victoria Crosses at Passchendaele (within shouting distance of this marker); Crest Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); The Canada Gate (within
The Battle of Passchendaele Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
2. The Battle of Passchendaele Marker
shouting distance of this marker); The Canadians at Passchendaele (within shouting distance of this marker); For Valour (approx. half a kilometer away); Recapture of Passendale (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); In Memory of the Grenadiers (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Passendale.
 
More about this memorial. The marker consists of two plaques that are set facing the top of Passendale Ridge, the marker is located at the starting point for the final assault in November 1917 to capture the ridge and end the 3rd Battle of Ypres.
 
Also see . . .  Battle of Passchendaele (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 28, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
 
The Battle of Passchendaele Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
3. The Battle of Passchendaele Marker
The Battle of Passchendaele Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
4. The Battle of Passchendaele Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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