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In this battle the [[United Kingdom|British]] hid 19 huge land mines underneath the [[Germany|German]] lines. Unfortunately for the British, once the land mines exploded, the British did not move fast enough and became bogged down by the ensuing rain.  

In this battle the [[United Kingdom|British]] hid 19 huge land mines underneath the [[Germany|German]] lines. Unfortunately for the British, once the land mines exploded, the British did not move fast enough and became bogged down by the ensuing rain.  

In October 1917, the [[Canadian]] Corps, under Sir Arthur Currie was called upon to complete the battle, after their victory at the [[Battle of Vimy Ridge]].  Currie felt that the battle would of little value and a high cost.  After two weeks of fighting the Canadians would capture the town, although the losses were high.  Of 20,000 initial Canadian troops nearly 75% (15,654) were either killed or wounded.  It total the Allies suffered 448,000 casualties and the Germans 260,000.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/battle_passchendaele.shtml</ref>   

In October 1917, the [[Canadian]] Corps, under Sir Arthur Currie was called upon to complete the battle, after their victory at the [[Battle of Vimy Ridge]].  Currie felt that the battle would of little value and a high cost.  After two weeks of fighting the Canadians would capture the town, although the losses were high.  Of 20,000 initial Canadian troops nearly 75% (15,654) were either killed or wounded.  It total the Allies suffered 325,000 casualties and the Germans 260,000.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/battle_passchendaele.shtml</ref>   

This battle ended as another stalemate for the Allies.  The battle had become another instance of Generals fighting current battles with old tactics at horrific losses.

This battle ended as another stalemate for the Allies.  The battle had become another instance of Generals fighting current battles with old tactics at horrific losses.