The Allies bombarded and attacked German troops, gaining ground in what what was regarded as a successful offensive, despite heavy casualties. It served to show the Germans that well-prepared defences were no longer a guarantee of protection from attack, and forced them to alter their defensive policy.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "British offensive near Ypres". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=12514, accessed 23 November 2024.]
