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Flanders is the name given to northern Belgium. Many of the brutal actions of the first World War (1914 - 1918) took place there and the land was disturbed and churned up. Poppies tend to grow in freshly turned earth, so as the land began to recover the fields were covered in them. Although poppies have been a symbol of death and rebirth since ancient times, Mcrae's poem, "In Flanders Fields" gave a new impetus to the idea and they have become synonymous with our remembrance of those who fell in war.

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Where in England is flanders fields?

Flanders is in Belgium.


Name of in the poem flanders fields the poppies blow?

In Flanders Fields - John McCrae


In which country is flanders field?

Flanders Fields is the name given to the battlefields from World War I. The fields are located between West Flanders and East Flanders in Belgium.


Who is the foe in in flanders fields?

The foe referred to in the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae is the enemy soldiers fighting on the opposing side during World War I. They are portrayed as the adversaries to the soldiers and victims memorialized in Flanders Fields.


In Flanders Field was written in reference to a battle in which country?

The poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae was written during the Second Battle of Ypres.Ypres is a city in Belgium.


Which Country was Colonel McCrae in when he wrote In Flanders Fields?

Colonel McCrae was in Canada when he wrote In Flanders Fields. He was in hospital after being shot.


Is there more than one Flanders Fields?

Yes, there is more than one Flanders Fields. The most famous Flanders Fields is located in Belgium and is known for its significance during World War I, particularly the battles fought there and the poignant poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. Additionally, "Flanders" can refer to various regions, towns, and locations in Belgium, as well as other areas named Flanders in different countries, though they may not have the same historical significance.


What countries do poppies?

In Flanders Fields which is where the war was


What year was the poem In Flanders Fields?

1915


Was there a battle in flanders fields?

Yes. there are poems written about flanders feilds where the fallen now rest.


What countries money has a line from the poem flanders fields?

The Canadian 10 dollar bill has the poem "In Flanders Fields" written on it.


How many graves are in Flanders Fields?

There are no graves marked in Flanders Fields, as there is no specific place. It is a part of a famous WW1 poem, and generically refers to the fighting places in the northern part of Belgium known as Flanders. The poem ("In Flanders Fields") was written by a Canadian physician John McCrae in 1915, and memorializes those killed in fighting in WW1.