The First Battle of Ypres was one of the first significant battles in World War I. It took place from October 19th to November 22nd in 1914 and was part of the Western Front. The First Battle of Ypres resulted from the end of the Race to the Sea and saw the British, Belgian and French forces engage in battle with the German forces.

Ypres, a medieval town in Belgium, was taken by the German Army at the beginning of the war. However, by early October, 1914, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) was able to recapture the town. The first major German attempt to regain Ypres took place on 15th October. Experienced BEF riflemen held their positions but suffered heavy losses.

The Germans attacked the British positions to the east and north-east of Ypres. When was the First Battle of Ypres? The First Battle of Ypres was between 12th October and 11th November, 1914. How many British died in the first battle of Ypres? 50,000 British troops were lost in this battle.