2017 50 cent The Battle of PASSCHENDAELE The Western Front 1917-2017 carded coin Coin After Gallipoli

After Gallipoli

of the eleventh month

Mintage: 192

000 in total)

marking a century of remembrance in Australia

2017 50 cent The Battle of PASSCHENDAELE The Western Front 1917-2017 carded coin Coin After GallipoliAs First World War battles on the Western Front continued into mid 1917, their focus had shifted north into Belgium, where the British were planning a major offensive. Known as the Third Battle of Ypres, its purpose was to capture Passchendaele village and advance towards the coastline. The Australian troops had made a significant contribution to battles in the Ypres sector throughout June and July. They fought at Menin Road, Polygon Wood and