Pillars of Fire: The Battle of Messines Ridge June 1917

Passingham, Ian

ISBN 10: 0750934646 / ISBN 13: 9780750934640

Published by Sutton Pub Ltd, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pillars of Fire: The Battle of Messines Ridge June 1917
• Publisher: Sutton Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750934646
• ISBN 13: 9780750934640
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1783577252.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 7975258
• Signed: 7/9/2026 6:07:32 AM
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Synopsis

This book examines the battle for the Messines-Wytschaete Ridge from the British, ANZAC and German perspectives. It reassesses the reasons for Plumer's success, the implications of Haig's failure to exploit that success, and finally, the legacy of the battle.