Fought in 1917 during the First World War, the Battle of Passchendaele became infamous for its relentless mud, staggering casualties, and minimal territorial gains. British and Commonwealth troops ...

During the 1905 tour, Gallaher made 26 appearances as the All Blacks won 34 of 35 matches, losing out only to Wales. But he ...

PASSCHENDAELE, Belgium (Reuters) - Relatives read letters and diary excerpts from soldiers who died in the World War One battle of Passchendaele when they gathered on Monday for a ceremony to mark 100 ...

Spurred On follows actor Dean O'Gorman to Passchendaele, the site of New Zealand's darkest day in WW1. Dean sets out to understand what it was really like to fight through Belgium, and uncover his ...

The all-Canadian WWI drama “Passchendaele” will open the 33rd Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 4. Written, directed and produced by veteran Canadian actor Paul Gross (“Due South”), the film is inspired ...

He was one of the many fallen First World War soldiers for whom there is no private grave. In 1917, Private Jack Hunter died in his brother Jim's arms and was buried where he fell - in the mud at ...

(adds details, quotes) By David Brunnstrom PASSCHENDAELE, Belgium, Oct 4 (Reuters) - With the prayers of relatives and dignitaries, five Australians were laid to rest with full military honours on ...