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Crucial work under fire

Francis Twisleton and the Pioneer Battalion built a road through no-man’s-land to support the advance on Messines. Explore his extraordinary story in the Battle of Messines with Nga Tapuwae.

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Hell let looseWilliam McCaw witnessed smoke, flashes and high curling red flames exploding from the earth beneath Messines. Discover more about his remarkable story in the Battle of Messines with Ngā Tapuwae.

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Head full of leadDespite suffering shrapnel wounds, Cyril Molloy would not have missed the attack on Messines for anything. Hear his fascinating story in the Battles of Messines with Ngā Tapuwae.