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Australian Road to Passchendaele Marker Stone
The Third Battle of Ypres, generally referred to as Passchendaele began on 31 July 1917 and staggered on in dreadful weather conditions until it floundered in mud and resulted in some 300, 000 casualties. This area, just above the Tyne Cot CWGC Cemetery, was taken by the Australians on 4 October 1917. The Marker, on The Australian Trail, is one of a number of stones that mark the Australians progress around the battlefield. Date: 2010
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2010 Area Australian Australians Battlefield Began Casualties Cemetery Conditions Cwgc Dreadful Generally Ieper Mark Marker Passchendaele Progress Referred Resulted Stones Third This Trail Tyne Ypres Staggered
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This evocative photograph captures the Australian Road to Passchendaele Marker Stone, located near the Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Belgium. The Third Battle of Ypres, commonly known as Passchendaele, took place between July 31, 1917, and November 10, 1917. The brutal battle resulted in approximately 300,000 casualties amidst the dreadful weather conditions, which included heavy rain and mud. The Australian forces made significant progress in the battle, taking this area on October 4, 1917. This marker stone is one of several that mark the Australians' advance around the battlefield, preserving their history in the First World War. The image was captured in 2010, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Battle of Passchendaele, which is a significant part of the history of the First World War (WW1) and the city of Ieper (Ypres) in Belgium.
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