WESTROOSEBEKE, SEEN FROM THE RUINED CHURCH
From Passchendaele to Ypres
Beyond the church turn to the left. The undulating road goes straight to Westroosebeke.
Westroosebeke was taken at the same time as Passchendaele, during the British offensive of October 29, 1917. These two positions, lost in April, 1918, were retaken on September 30 by the Belgian army under King Albert.
POELCAPPELLE. THE ROAD FROM LANGEMARCK TO DIXMUDE
The village was completely destroyed. On entering, turn to the right and pass the church. A few broken tombstones mark the site of the churchyard.
Retracing his steps, the tourist turns to the right into the Ypres-Roulers Road, which describes a bend to reach Poelcappelle. This village was the scene of fierce fighting in December, 1914, and May, 1915, and is now in ruins. There are numerous redoubts to right and left. Just beyond the village, leave the Dixmude Road on the right, and take the one leading to Langemarck.