- 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.
Battle of the Bulge - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) The Battle of the Bulge was a battle of World War II. It took place from December 16, 1944, to January 16, 1945. The Allied (American, British, and Canadian) soldiers fought German troops. It is also called the Battle of the Ardennes because it took place in the wooded Ardennes region of Belgium.