Why was Ypres so important?

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Tags

1. #front
2. #blocking
3. #french
4. #defence
5. #through
6. #imperial
7. #wipers
8. #ports
9. #strategic
10. #ypres
11. #western
12. #sector
13. #british
14. #landmark
15. #important
16. #german
17. #route
18. #coastal