Q.1.
The Battle is named after the village of the same name which the Allied forces wished to take from the Germans. Which modern day country is Passchendaele in?
Q.2.
Operations were hampered during the Battle by what natural feature of the landscape?
Q.3.
The Battle began when the British launched their attack on the Germans at Pilckem Ridge. At what time of day did the battle start?
Q.4.
One of the British commanders at Passchendaele, General Gough, inspired a group of officers to form a group called 'GMG'. What did these initials stand for?
Q.5.
After Gough was replaced as commander by Viscount Plumer, the British offensive was paused for three weeks. Why was this?
Q.6.
Plumer's first offensive action took place at Menin Road Ridge between 20th–25th September. It made use of 1,295 pieces of artillery, field-guns and Howitzers. How did this number compare to the amount of artillery used at Pilckem Ridge in the first Allied offensive of Passchendaele?
Q.7.
In October the Allied advances were slowed by what?
Q.8.
On 23rd October the French attacked the Germans and captured the town of La Malmaison. They advanced 6km (3.7 miles) and captured 11,157 prisoners and 180 guns. Field Marshall Haig was pleased with this result, but what made him unhappy about it?
Q.9.
The village of Passchendaele was finally taken from the Germans on 6th November 1917, by troops from which country?
Q.10.
During the Battle of Passchendaele 50 British and Empire divisions and 6 French divisions fought against 83 German divisions for 3 months. How many men became casualties during the battle?