Battle of Polygon Wood (1917 AD)

Battle of Polygon Wood (|| Australia| vs Side B) took place in 1917 AD during Third Battle of Ypres.

Battle facts

• Year: 1917 AD
• Date: 1917-10-03
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Third Battle of Ypres
• Side A: || Australia|
• Commanders (A): Douglas Haig|Herbert Plumer|Hubert Gough
• Commanders (B): Erich Ludendorff|Crown Prince Rupprecht|Friedrich Sixt von Armin
• Casualties: approx. British: 15,375|Australian: 5,77013,500 (21–30 September)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 50.852°, 2.985°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Polygon Wood · Wikidata entry

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