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ldpg | 10 years ago
In January, 1917, General Sir Herbert Plumer, gave orders
for 20 mines to be placed under German lines at Messines.
Over the next five months more than 8,000 metres of
tunnel were dug and 600 tons of explosive were placed in
position. Simultaneous explosion of the mines took place
at 3.10 on 7th June. The blast killed an estimated 10,000
soldiers and was so loud it was heard in London.
http://spartacus-educational.com/FWWtunnelling.htmThe craters are still there and form ponds in the fields where the battle took place.
lobster_johnson|10 years ago
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