First Battle of Ypres, Battlefield in Belgium
The First Battle of Ypres was a WWI battle fought for control of the strategic Flemish town of Ypres in western Belgium.
Fought from 19 October to 22 November 1914, it marked the end of the 'Race to the Sea'.
The battle led to the creation of the Ypres Salient, a hazardous bulge in the front line that exposed troops to attack on three sides.
Visitors can explore the preserved trenches and pay their respects at the numerous WWI cemeteries and memorials around Ypres.
The Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres commemorates the missing soldiers with the Last Post ceremony held every evening.
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