- Added October, 2008 (06-07-85) 1985 NBA Finals Game 5 - Boston Celtics @ LA Lakers-Once again, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar came out hot with 12 points in the 1st quarter. There were 5 lead changes and 4 ties in the 1st quarter alone.
The Ypres area of Belgium, where Passchendaele is located, was the scene of several First World War battles. It was the last portion of Belgium that was not in enemy hands after the initial German advance of 1914 and, as a result, held great symbolic meaning to the Allies. Ypres was a very difficult place to fight.
The Battle of Passchendaele was one of the biggest battles of the First World War.It happened between July and November 1917. Allied troops attacked the German Army in many operations. The Allies were commanded by British leaders.he battle was fought for control of a village named Passchendaele. Passchendaele is near the town of Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium. The purpose of the battle was to wear out the enemy and to secure the Belgian coast and connect with the Dutch front lines.