The Daily Mirror reports the Germans' use of 'asphyxiating gas' in the trenches around Ypres, details some of the gains made by the Allies on the Western Front and provides the latest war news ...

He was given a commendation which described his action as being worth a million men. After which his nickname became "Soldier Millions".

Next 31 July 2017 will mark a century since the beginning of the Third Battle of Ypres – widely known as Passchendaele. The UK Government, in collaboration with the Belgian Government ...

Officially known as the Third Battle of Ypres, Passchendaele became infamous not only for the scale of casualties, but also for the mud. Ypres was the principal town within a salient (or bulge ...

In all, more than 500,000 tons of chemical gas agents were used in World War I. Some 500,000 troops were injured and some 30,000 died, including 2,000 American troops.

The Canadian First Division took up position alongside French troops near Ypres, the last Belgian city not captured by the Germans. At first there was constant bombardment on the battlefield.

The Canadian First Division took up position alongside French troops near Ypres, the last Belgian city not captured by the Germans. At first there was constant bombardment on the battlefield.