4 October 1917 Posted on October 3, 2013 by Staff The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German in Flanders. Famous Words of Inspiration..."An engagement should come on a young girl as a surprise, pleasant or unpleasant, as the case may be. It is hardly a matter that she could be allowed to arrange for herself." Oscar Wilde — Click here for more from Oscar Wilde Related posts: 6 August 1917 6 July 1917 7 June 1917 30 October 1974 26 July 1861 4 October 1777 4 October 1853 27 August 1776 19 October 1956 27 August 1776