Key Battles and what happened (The Western Front)

First Battle of Ypres, Oct-Nov 1914

The British managed to hold on to Ypres, which was vital in maintaining access and control of the English Channel ports, but the Germans gained ground.

Battle on Hill 60, April 1915

The British tunnelled into and under the hill and exploded five mines from tunnels, which enabled them to take the hill.

Second Battle of Ypres, April-May 1915

The Germans made very slight gains towards Ypres. The battle was notable as being the first time cholrine gas was used. It was first used by the Germans.

Battle of the…