Chronological events that took place in Ypres.
- 1914
- 3 October – Occupied by the Germans.
- 13 October – Captured by the Allies.
- 19 October – First Battle of Ypres commences.
- 31 October – Critical Day.
- 17 November – First battle of Ypres ends.
- 23, 29 November, 10, 14 December – Subsequent German attack.
- 1915
- 25 January – German attack repulsed.
- 20 February – German gain ground.
- 22 April – Second Battle of Ypres commences; German gas advance checked by the Canadians.
- 24-27 April – Canadians recapture guns; Severe fighting.
- 28 April – German offensive stopped.
- 2-11 May – Renewed German attacks.
- 12-13 May – Reorganisation of British line.
- 20-21 May – German advance and retreat north of Ypres.
- 24 May – Fresh attack repulsed.
- 25 May – Second Battle of Ypres ends.
- 9 July – British troops gain ground north of Ypres.
- 15 September – Artillery active nearby.
- 10 December – German activity in the salient.
- 19 December – Heavy bombardment and gas attacks, enemy is repulsed north-east of Ypres.
References/notes
Source: Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)