1. battle of ypres
Trench systems were built surrounding the area of Ypres and remained in the Western Front through out the rest of the war. ... Since the northern part of the front lines were not in trench warfare yet, both sides saw that it would be an excellent chance to attack the enemy's flank. ... To do this, they would have to come behind the rapidly growing trench lines in the south. ... The main attack was on the front lines south of La Basée Canal, where they attacked the British Expeditionary Forces. ... However, Foch realized that the troops would not be able to get to the Front line...
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