The great war in Flanders Fields - A war and peace experience

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Overview of the battles in Flanders Fields
Virtual tour
Look for victims of war

Photographs - Overview
- Reburial New Zealand soldier Messines 03/02

Activities
- Reburial New Zealand soldier Messines 03/02

From 1914 to 1918 the 'Westhoek', the western part the Province of West-Flanders, i.e. the area of Nieuwpoort, Diksmuide, Ieper (Ypres), Poperinge, was the scene of the Great War. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers of more than 20 nationalities fell in this conflict. After the often pointless battles and vast destruction, the Westhoek rose from its ashes. Today the Westhoek wants to spread a message of peace all over the world, with the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres, the IJzertoren in Diksmuide, the numerous military cemeteries, the war memorials and sites.

This interactive website gives you the opportunity to learn more about World War I in the Westhoek. The central database comprehends all monuments, sites, locations, cemeteries, etc. in the Westhoek.

Furthermore you will find all important events referring to the Great War, a reading list, the museums, accommodation, a number of interesting websites and extensive historical information. This website will continually be enlarged. So please visit www.greatwar.be regularly.

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