Description:This online resource expertly blends historic and modern mapping and photographs to tell and illustrate the story of the Battle of Messines (June 1917) and its link to Staffordshire in an engaging and interactive way. The Story Map provides an insight into the lead up to the Battle of Messines and traces in detail how the battle unfolded, the role of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade (NZRB), and the aftermath of the battle. It also provides an insight into the two Great War training camps located on Cannock Chase, and the scale model depicting the Battle of Messines built by the NZRB. This model was revealed during excavations in 2013, and has since been designated as a Scheduled Monument, and it is a key element of one of the most significant Great War landscapes in Britain.
Please follow this link for the Story Map:
https://staffscc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=75932d816cc44050891368067c6b2bc0
The photograph was taken during the archaeological excavation of the Messines Model on Cannock Chase in September 2013.
Copyright: Staffordshire County Council