Pachendale Own Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
Date
A
31st July( important due to six week delay after success of messiness, didn’t press home advantage) till6th Nov
2
Q
Length of bombardment
A
2 weeks, 250,000 German casualties
3
Q
Issues with the land
A
Low flat land with high water tank
Drainage system destroyed by 4.25 million shells
Stern beck river flooded
4
Q
Weather
A
76 MM of rainfall
5
Q
Why so deadly
A
Drowned in mud
Barbed wire and killing zones
Mustard gas in shells
Stretcher bearers impossible job
