Third Battle Of Ypres Collection

Australian troops at remains of Chateau Wood, Passchendaele, 1917
WWI: PASSCHENDAELE, 1917. Australian troops walking along duckboards through the remains of Chateau Wood, during the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium. Photograph, 29 October 1917

Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele Ridge, Belgium, World War I, c1918-1919. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele Ridge, Belgium, World War I, c1918-1919. The cemetery stands on the spot Where 20, 000 British soldiers fell attacking German positions during the Battle of

British building railroad, 28 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British building railroad, 28 Jul 1917. British soldiers laying a light railway line near Boesinghe, Belgium, July 28, 1917 during the Battle of Passchendaele (the Third Battle of Ypres)

British military bridge, Flanders, 5 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British military bridge, Flanders, 5 Aug 1917. British infantry soldiers crossing the bridge over the Yser canal at Boezinge, West Flanders, Belgium, August 5, 1917

The British Push Into Flanders; Along the road from Ypres to Menin... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The British Push Into Flanders; Along the road from Ypres to Menin, on the morning of October 30, 1917: English troops from the Northern Counties await the signal for the attack during which they

French Attack of July 31, 1917; The battlefield beyond conquered enemy... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack of July 31, 1917; The battlefield beyond conquered enemy second lines; in the background, the German barrage, 1917

French Attack of July 31, 1917; Artillery preparation on the second German line... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack of July 31, 1917; Artillery preparation on the second German line on the east bank of the Yser canal at Ypres; This view was taken from the west bank of the canal, 1917

English Attack of July 31, 1917; British infantry advance... 1917. Creator: A Forestier
English Attack of July 31, 1917; British infantry advance towards the upper reaches of the River Steenbeck, through the smoke of the barrage in front of them; in the foreground

English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, , 1917. Creator: Unknown
English Attack of July 31, 1917; A battery of large howitzers in action, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

English Attack on July 31, 1917; Advance at dawn, of the infantry.. 1917. Creator: MHK Koekkoek
English Attack on July 31, 1917; Advance at dawn, of the infantry who run infiltrating gaps between shell holes which form many small deep pools; right, two tanks, 1917

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Bombardment of German lines by Franco-British artillery on the night of August 15-16, 1917 (3:30 a.m.), 1917

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry...1917 Creator: Francois Flameng
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry of the 1st Corps on July 31, 1917, at 4 a.m

In Flanders; The Yser offensive (1917), French front line near Het-Sas... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Flanders; The Yser offensive (1917), French front line near Het-Sas, before the advance march of July 31. 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L Illustration

The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Way to Passchendaele, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Way to Passchendaele, First World War, 1917, (c1920)....typical view across the battle-field over which our troops had to advance in the autumn of 1917

Map of Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, First World War, (c1920). The Ypres Salient before the Battle of July 31, 1917: map showing the approximate positions of the Franco-British Line

Phases of the British Armys part in the First World War, 1914-1918 (colour litho)
5996564 Phases of the British Armys part in the First World War, 1914-1918 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red Cross Work in the Flanders Mud, First World War, 1 August 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Red Cross Work in the Flanders Mud, First World War, 1 August 1917, (c1920). R.A.M.C. stretcher-bearers bringing in wounded during the advance on Passchendaele

The Battles of the Flanders Ridges, July 30-November 26, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Battles of the Flanders Ridges, July 30-November 26, 1917, (c1920)....map illustrating successive stages of the Allies advance...inset

British soldiers on the Western Front, Belgium, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British soldiers on the Western Front, Belgium, First World War, 1917, (c1920). On the Way to the Fighting Zone: busy scenes on the Pilkem road

Carrying a wounded soldier to a first aid post, Passchendaele, Belgium, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail. (Colorised black and white print)

Machine gun nest, Poelcappelle, Belgium, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Machine gun nest, Poelcappelle, Belgium, World War I, 1914-1918. Poelcappelle was the site of a battle during the larger Battle of Passchendaele (Third Battle of Ypres) in 1917

Battle of Polygon Wood, near Ypres, Flanders, Belgium, World War I, September 1917. British North Country troops attacking a German lair

North Country troops bombing a German machine gun position, Polygon Wood, 20th century
Bombing a German machine gun position, Polygon Wood, Belgium, World War I, 1917. Soldiers from a British regiment from the North of England throwing grenades at a German position

British troops at the Menin Road, near Ypres, Belgium, 30 October, 1917. The Menin Road was the main road leading east out of Ypres

Allied troops, 31 July 1917 at the Yser Canal, Belgium, 1926
Allied troops at the Yser Canal, Belgium, 31 July 1917. The opening day of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele)

Allied troops at the Yser Canal, Belgium, 31 July 1917. The opening day of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele)

WWI: PASSCHENDAELE, 1917. Canadian soldiers storming Passchendaele Ridge during the final days of the Third Battle of Ypres. Drawing by Caton Woodville, 1917

Members of the 16th Canadian Machine Gun Company holding the line at Passchendale during the Third Battle of Ypres. Circa November 1917

WWI: PHOTOGRAPHERS, 1917. Photographers of the Canadian War Records Office carrying their equipment near Lens, Belgium. Photograph, 1917

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN DEAD. German casualties in a concrete trench after the battle of Menin Road Ridge, part of the Battle of Ypres, September 1917. Stereograph

WORLD WAR I: MENIN ROAD. A British soldier scrounging for souvenirs from the battlefield at Menin Road Ridge in Flanders. He uses a long wooden plank for fear the object might be booby trapped

WWI: BRITISH TROOPS, 1917. British soldiers of the 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment going up to the line near Frezenberg during the Third Battle of Ypres. Photograph by Ernest Brooks, 1917

WORLD WAR I: YPRES, 1917. British troops in a gun-pit trench with a destroyed Mark IV tank in the background. Photographed during the battle at Menin Road Ridge, part of the Battle of Ypres

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"The Third Battle of Ypres: A Grueling Struggle in the Flanders Mud" In 1917, amidst the horrors of World War I, Australian troops found themselves at the remains of Chateau Wood in Passchendaele. The haunting image captures their resilience and determination as they navigate through the desolate landscape. Meanwhile, on September 20th, badly wounded German soldiers were brought to a British field hospital at Potijze in Ypres. This black and white photo serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the efforts made to provide medical care even to enemy combatants. Four Australian soldiers are seen walking along a duckboard track at Tokio near Zonnebeke. These brave men trudge through treacherous conditions, symbolizing their unwavering commitment to duty despite unimaginable hardships. The phases of the British Army's involvement in World War I are depicted in a color lithograph. It showcases their role from 1914-1918 and highlights how this conflict shaped history forever. Red Cross workers tirelessly carry out their duties amidst the Flanders mud. Their selflessness and dedication shine through in this photograph taken on August 1st, 1917. Their work provides solace amid chaos and offers hope for those caught up in this brutal war. A mysterious path leads towards Passchendaele—a place that witnessed unspeakable suffering during World War I. The image titled "The Way to Passchendaele" encapsulates both despair and determination as soldiers march forward into an uncertain future. "The Battles of the Flanders Ridges" chronicles key engagements between July 30th and November 26th, 1917—an arduous period marked by intense fighting for control over strategic positions. This artwork reminds us of countless lives lost during these relentless clashes. British soldiers stationed on Belgium's Western Front stand united against adversity with unyielding determination.