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"We exploded a mine": what the phrase means
Unknown, 1916, Press cutting, Reproduction
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"We exploded a mine": what the phrase means
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Title
"We exploded a mine": what the phrase means
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From the Illustrated London News published August 26th 1916.
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Unknown
Date
1916
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39.6 x 26.7cm
Type
Press cutting
;
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During the First World War tunnels were dug beneath enemy trenches and strong points and then large amounts of explosive were ignited collapsing the fortifications. These were a response to the static trench warfare as it was a way to allow your troops to move forward in to the area previously occupied by the enemy.
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