The Germans had occupied Ypres for a brief time, however, the British Expeditionary Force took the town and held it for the reminder of the war. ... Trench systems were built surrounding the area of Ypres and remained in the Western Front through out the rest of the war. ... Von Falkenhayn was the Prussian Minister of war; he had guts and nerves, which the other previous general lacked. ... As well, the Indian Corps and Haig's I corps was arriving soon. ... This strategy messed up the British position, which made it easier for the infantry to attack. ...

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