The Battle of Passchendaele, or Third Battle of Ypres was one of the major battles of First World War.

The battle consisted of a series of operations starting in June 1917 and finally dissipating in November 1917 in which Entente troops under British command attacked the Imperial German Army. The battle was fought for control of the village of Passchendaele near the town of Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium.

>Tyne Cot Cemetery (the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world) with its 12,000 graves, memorial wall and blockhouses is seen by many to be a testament to the ANZAC contribution to the Battle of Passchendaele as the ANZAC forces were the troops who wrested the stronghold from the German defenders.

> The New Zealand Forces Memorial

There are of course numerous tributes and memorials all over Australia and New Zealand like the plaques at the Christchurch and Dunedin railway stations to the men of the NZ railway who fell at Passchendaele and in the Great War.

© Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

At the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, the visitor gets the opportunity to walk through a German trench and descend into a unique 20 feet deep British dugout with communication and dressing posts, headquarters and accommodation. The museum is an ideal starting point for a visit to the area, an absolute must for tourists and specialists.

Information: www.passchendaele.be
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Every year, Passchendaele hosts a number of commemorative events and exhibitions.