On the right, the Manchester Regiment and the Lancashire Fusiliers advanced from 1,600 to 2,000 yards in the direction of Passchendaele, and carried the line beyond the crests occupied on October 4.

In the centre, many farms, redoubts and blockhouses were captured.

FIFTH STAGE: THE BRITISH ATTACK HOUTHULST FOREST AND APPROACH PASSCHENDAELE

To the north, the capture of Poelcappelle was completed, the British joining hands with the French on the outskirts of Houthulst Forest.

More than 2,000 prisoners were taken.

SIXTH STAGE: BY NOV. 6, YPRES WAS COMPLETELY CLEARED