Messines 1917

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The enemy must not get the Messines Ridge at any price So read the orders to German troops defending the vital high ground south of Ypres. On 7 June 1917, the B

Pillars of Fire

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Gentleman, we may not make history tomorrow, but we shall certainly change the geography.’ So said General Plumer the day before 600 tons of explosives were d

The Battle of Messines 1917

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On 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack on Messines Ridge, detonating 19 giant mines beneath the German front-line positions. By the end of

Messines 1917

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At 0310 hours on 7 June 1917, the pre-dawn gloom on the Western Front was shattered by the 'pillars of fire' - the rapid detonation of 19 huge mines, secreted i

At Any Price

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The enemy must not get the Messines Ridge at any price ... So read the orders to German troops defending the vital high ground south of Ypres. On 7 June 1917, t