| The British hoped the operation would secure a strategic ridge overlooking Ypres and smash through the German line. |
| The Canadians had infuriating confirmation of this while being exposed to asphyxiant gas before Ypres. |
| Nieuport, the outport of Ypres, is the last of the towns in this region to which I shall call your attention. |
| This morning we boarded a motorcoach to tour what is known as the Ypres Salient on the northern part of the Western Front. |
| Despite taking heavy losses at Ypres and losing ground, the Canadians succeeded in holding back the German army. |
| There was no strategical reason why this salient should be held so far east of Ypres. |
