jul 31, 1917 - The Battle of Passchendaele Haig's plan was made because the Germans were stopping their naval routes to give war supplies. So, he had a plan; he said if they could break through the German frontlines in Belgium. They could advance to the coast and liberate the posts.After General Douglas Haig showed his plan to the British war cabinet. They did approve his plan and the battle was to start on July 31 2017. This decision was made even though the British Prime Minister was skeptical.
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