Polygon Wood
Front line cemetery
One German grave stands at the back. Note the slightly darker headstone.
Barbara
The Woods History in World War 1.
October 1914 - Cleared by Commonwealth troops.
Given up during 2nd Ypres - 3 May 1915.
Retaken during 3rd Ypres - 26 September 1917 by Australian Troops.
Given up during the German Lys offensive in the Spring of 1918.
Retaken by troops of the 9th (Scottish) Division in September 1918.