Second Battle of Ypres, WWI battle in Belgium
The Second Battle of Ypres was a major battle during World War I.
It marked the first mass use by Germany of poison gas on the Western Front.
Ypres has become a symbol of the horrors of gas warfare.
Remembrance ceremonies are held annually at the Menin Gate memorial.
The battle introduced the world to the devastation of chemical weapons.
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Part of
Western Front of World War I
GPS coordinates
50.89944,2.94056
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August 31, 2026 12:01
