Capture of Westhoek (1917 AD)

Capture of Westhoek took place in 1917 AD during Third Battle of Ypres.

Battle facts

Year: 1917 AD
Date: 1917-08-10
Era: Modern
Conflict: Third Battle of Ypres
Commanders (A): Sir Douglas Haig
Commanders (B): Crown Prince Rupprecht
Casualties: approx. 25th Division: 1,291|18th (Eastern) Division: 1,526|(31 July – 10 August)4th Army: 16,000 (1–10 August)
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: 50.844°, 2.972°