Battle of the Lys (1918)

Quand

7 avr. 1918 – 29 avr. 1918

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

50.71° N, 2.90° E

Location

Flanders, Belgium to northeast France

Outcome

See Analysis section

Belligerents

Germany contre United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Portugal, Belgium, United States

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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