Messines 1917

The zenith of siege warfare

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Messines 1917

The zenith of siege warfare

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A concise, illustrated exploration of the most successful set-piece attack of World War I.

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 in tunnels under the German lines and containing 450 tonnes of explosives. Admitted by the Germans to be a 'masterstroke', the devastating blasts caused 10,000 soldiers to later be posted simply as 'missing'. Launching a pre-planned attack into the carnage, supported by tanks and a devastating artillery barrage, the British took the strategic objective of Messines Ridge within hours.

A rare example of innovation and success in the First World War, this book is a fresh and timely examination of a fascinating campaign.

Table of Contents

Origins of the campaign
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing forces
Opposing plans
The battle of Messines
Aftermath

The battlefield today
Further reading
Index

Product details

Published 10 Aug 2010
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781846038457
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 87 b/w; 53 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 225
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Alexander Turner

Alexander Turner is a serving British Army officer…

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Peter Dennis

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazine…

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