Schlacht

Battle of the Lys (1918)

7. Apr. 1918 – 29. Apr. 1918 · 50.71° N, 2.90° E

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Wann
7. Apr. 1918 – 29. Apr. 1918
Art
Schlacht
Koordinaten
50.71° N, 2.90° E
Location
Flanders, Belgium to northeast France
Outcome
See Analysis section
Belligerents
Germany gegen United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Portugal, Belgium, United States

Battle of the Lys (1918)

Part of WWI German offensive in Flanders

The Battle of the Lys, also known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres, was fought from 7 to 29 April 1918 and was part of the German spring offensive in Flanders during the First World War. It was originally planned by General Erich Ludendorff as Operation George but was reduced to Operation Georgette, with the objective of capturing Ypres, forcing the British forces back to the Channel ports and out of the war.

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