In this episode, I talk about the battle of Messines which opened with a mine attack on 7 June 1917. Then I look at Operation Hush, a secret plan to land on the Flanders coast. Finally, I discuss the opening attack of the Third Ypres Offensive, which started on 31 July.

In this episode, I talk about the battle of Messines which opened with a mine attack on 7 June 1917. Then I look at Operation Hush, a secret plan to land on the Flanders coast. Finally, I discuss the opening attack of the Third Ypres Offensive, which started on 31 July.

In this episode, I talk about the battle of Messines which opened with a mine attack on 7 June 1917. Then I look at Operation Hush, a secret plan to land on the Flanders coast. Finally, I discuss the opening attack of the Third Ypres Offensive, which started on 31 July.

Messines and Third Ypres Starts

Author and historian Andrew Rawson talks about all aspects of the British Army during the Great War. Including how it was organised, army life, its tactics, the weapons and its campaigns.

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