- 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, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, was fought by the British and their allies, including New Zealand, against the Germans in Ypres, Belgium. It was fought from July 31st to November 6th, 1917.Led by the commander of the British Expeditionary Force, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the Battle of Passchendaele has become known as one of New Zealandâs greatest military disasters, and the campaign is still highly controversial today.ed by the commander of the British Expeditionary Force, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the Battle of Passchendaele has become known as one of New Zealandâs greatest military disasters, and the campaign is still highly controversial today.