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Model of a Battlefield; On the eve of the attack of June 7, 1917, on the German side of Wytschaete-Messines, Australians of the Plumer army study a huge map in relief, made in cement, to allow the men to know all the details of the ground they will cover, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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On the eve of the Battle of Messines, June 7, 1917, Australian soldiers of the Plumer Army gathered around a meticulously crafted model of the battlefield on the German side of Wytschaete-Messines. The intricately detailed relief map, made of cement, allowed the men to intimately familiarize themselves with the terrain they were about to cover. This poignant image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924, captures a moment of quiet preparation before the intense and historic clash. The men, led by General Sir Herbert Plumer, studied the model with intense focus, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of lanterns. The map, which was not a commercial production but rather a custom creation for military intelligence purposes, offered a unique perspective on the battlefield, allowing the soldiers to visualize the complex topography and identify key strategic locations. The Battle of Messines, also known as the Capture of Wytschaete, was a significant engagement during the First World War. The Australians, under the command of Field Marshal Plumer, launched a surprise attack on the German lines, resulting in a major victory for the Allied forces. The battle marked the beginning of the end of the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele, and was a turning point in the war. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the meticulous planning and preparation that went into the Battle of Messines, and the dedication of the soldiers who fought in it. The relief map, a testament to the ingenuity of the military intelligence during that era, played a crucial role in the success of the operation.
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