Battle of the Lys and the Escaut 1918
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 20 October 1918 – 11 November 1918 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1918 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | Belgium | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Battle of Courtrai | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 50.8500, 3.6000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Lys and the Escaut was the third and last phase of the Second Battle of Belgium (French: 2ème Bataille de Belgique) or the Ypres-Lys Offensive, and took place in Belgium between 20 October and 11 November 1918.
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