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World War I. Entente campaign, mission 10 "The Battle of Messines"

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Channel: GamePlayShare · 2017 · Gaming

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The battle started on June 7, 1917. Prior to the start, the soldiers of the Entente dug enormous tunnels under the enemy positions. One army group was participating in the hostilities on both sides.
At Messines the Allies spent six months on underground mining work digging 22 galleries (with an overall length of 7300 meters), in which some 600 tons of explosives were set. Thus the Entente was well prepared for the advance. On June 7 at 3:10 AM the entire front of the Wittscshaet curve exploded, shuddering the area. Craters reached 60 meters deep and 120 meters in diameter. For some time, the German forces were paralyzed with fear and could not resist the attack. The forces of the Entente accomplished their mission and captured Messines on June 8. 
The Germans had 7,000 men captured in the battle, many more were killed. The Allies, despite the thorough preparation, lost about 16,000 men...

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