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Wulverghem

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Wulverghem, along with the village of Frelinghien were believed to be the locations of the
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area. On 30 April and 17 June 1916, the area was the site of two
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Wulvergem's location inside the Huevelland municipality
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of 1914 and the supposed football match that ensued.
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A view of the town from the south
Wulvergem's location inside the Huevelland municipality
50°45′36″N 2°51′10″E / 50.76000°N 2.85278°E / 50.76000; 2.85278
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Ypres Salient
German gas attacks on British troops at Wulverghem
Christmas Day Truce
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