The area experienced many major battles during
World War I, as part of the
Ypres Salient area. On 30 April and 17 June 1916, the area was the site of two
German gas attacks on British troops at Wulverghem. Wulverghem, along with the village of Frelinghien were believed to be the locations of the
Christmas Day Truce of 1914 and the supposed football match that ensued. ==References==