22 April – 25 May 1915: The Battles of Ypres, 1915
Often known as the Second Battle of Ypres, this began with surprise German attack using poison gas against French North African forces holding defences near Ypres. Both sides rushed reserves in and the battle developed into the second epic in that area. British Second Army withdraws to a shorter line near Ypres.
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Phases of the battle and the British formations that took part
All formations shown were under command of Second Army
Battle of Grafenstafel, 22-23 April 1915
V Corps:
5th Division (only its 13th Infantry Brigade)
27th Division
28th Division
1st Canadian Division
Battle of St. Julien, 24 April – 4 May 1915
V Corps:
2nd Cavalry Division
3rd (Lahore) Division
4th Division
5th Division (only its 13th Infantry Brigade)
27th Division
28th Division
50th (Northumbrian) Division
1st Canadian Division
Battle of Frezenberg, 8-13 May 1915
V Corps:
1st Cavalry
3rd Cavalry Division
4th Division
27th Division
28th Division
50th (Northumbrian) Division
Battle of Bellewaarde, 24-25 May 1915
V Corps:
1st Cavalry
2nd Cavalry Division
4th Division
27th Division
28th Division
50th (Northumbrian) Division
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