Episode Details

The Third Battle of Ypres is reaching its crescendo, as the British attempt to capture Passchendaele Ridge. The mud, blood and horror that defined this battle became synonymous with the whole campaign.

Pete and Gary continue to explore the bloody Third Battle of Ypres in 1917 - who was involved, why it was fought and how did it go so disastrously wrong?

Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki

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