Passendale in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
The Canadians at Passchendaele
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
1. The Canadians at Passchendaele Marker
The Canadians at Passchendaele 26 October to 10 November 1917
In the First World War, the Canadian Corps established itself as one of the best offensive. formations in the British Expeditionary Force. At Passchendaele, on the very ground you stand on today, Canadians from every corner of the country, including First Nations people and soldiers from every immigrant culture, reinforced a hard won reputation for victory in battle, which came at a heavy cost. The Corps took 16,000 casualties here, nearly 4,000 of whom were killed, in the bloodiest fight in Canadian military history. From Crest Farm behind you, along this road to the Passchendaele Church, Canadians fought for almost 10 Days to cover only 700 meters. On November 10th, they captured the Village of Passchendaele.
Never Forgotten
Durant la Première Guerre mondiale, le Corps canadien s'est établi comme étant l'une des meilleures formations offensives de la Force Expéditionnaire Britannique. À Passchendaele, sur le sol sur lequel vous marchez aujourd'hui, des Canadiens des quatre coins du pays, notamment des gens. des Premières nations et des militaires de chaque culture immigrante, ont confirmé la réputation longuement acquise de victoire au combat, mais le prix payé a été lourd. Le Corps a essuyé 16,000 pertes, et près de 4,000 soldats ont été tuées dans la bataille la plus meurtrière de l'histoire militaire du Canada. Du site de la ferme de la crête derrière vous, le long de cette route jusqu'à l'église de Passchendaele, les Canadiens ont soutenu le combat pendant près de 10 jours et n'ont réussi à couvrir que 700 mètres. Le 10 novembre, ils ont capturé le village de Passchendaele.
N'oublions Jam Is
A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1917.
Location. 50° 53.885′ N,
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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: The Canada Gate (here, next to this marker); Canadian Victoria Crosses at Passchendaele (here, next to this marker); Crest Farm (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Passchendaele (within shouting distance of this marker); Passchendaele Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); For Valour (approx. half a kilometer away); Recapture of Passendale (approx. half a kilometer away); In Memory of the Grenadiers (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Passendale.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
2. The Canadians at Passchendaele Marker
The Canadians at Passendale is opposite side of the blue panel in center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
