Battle of Messines

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The British Second Army under General Plumer launched an offensive near Messines. The use of mines proved extremely effective in disrupting German defences, and the attack proved highly successful.

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Editors. "Battle of Messines". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010
[http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=12480, accessed 22 May 2013.]