Pete and Gary continue to explore the bloody Third Battle of Ypres in 1917 - who was involved, why it was fought and how did it go so disastrously wrong?

In this second episode, they tell the story of the the Battle of Messines, a crucial first step in the long road to Passchendaele.

Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki

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