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The ancient country of Flanders is mostly in eastern Belgium. The famous poem refers to battlefields in Belgium and in northeastern France (mostly, Ypres, the Somme, and Passchendaele), specifically, to 2nd Ypres, which was the battle the author of the poem (John McCrae) fought in.

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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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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 year was the poem In Flanders Fields?

1915


What countries do poppies?

In Flanders Fields which is where the war was


What country is Flanders in?

Flanders is in Belgium. Flanders is the northern part of Belgium.


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.