Welcome to our website about Wytschaete
during the First World War.This site is a design on the horroble facts in order and Wytschaete place during the First World War.So we salute the meny fallen soldiers and civilian casualties,for which they gave given their lives in this war.As a contribution to the 100th anniversary of the First World War.Look around at this site and give us your impressions in our guestbook during your visit.
Appeal
Again I would appeal to anyone who can help me with all information,photographs,maps and everything about Wytschaete and enviroument.So far at possible I can give true facts concerning the conduct of the war during this period Wytschaete.I ask your help so that I can place here on the site.Do You have something let me know,everything is welcome.You can send us E-mail address:info@whitesheetonwar.be or contact:Johny Huys Ieperstraat 154 8953 Wijtschate
Brief history of Wytschaete
In a act of 961,Wytschaete is already named.Wytschaete belonged to the kasselrij Ypres (burg county).During the Middle Ages often the scene of wars.In 1328 was Wytschaete the camp of the French king who besieged Ypres.In 1383 passed by the Brittish troops.In 1566 the church was partially destroyed and suffered under the Beggars.Unrest by gangs who came from Ostend.In 1635 re egon the war and lasted until 1672.Wytschaete was also part of France.1713 expelled the French and the Austrians come to power.In 1740 the French are back here,early 1789 the French Revolution and the church was used as horse stables.After the French occupation was peaceful in Wytschaete till 1914 Wytschaete upside is taken and occupied by the Germans to 1918.This will repeat in 1940 during the Second World War until 1945.Source:Wikipedia
Brief Geography
Wytschaete is a village in the Belgian province West-Flanders.It is a district that belong to Hillcountry.A village with arround 2100 inhabitants in an area of 26,24 kms².Wytschaete is one of hills with the highest point 84m.
