Running time
7 min 9 sec
Cinematographer: Herbert F Baldwin, made 5-14 June 1917. This silent film deals with the Australian operations at the Battle of Messines in June 1917.
Below is the Australian War Memorial's original film synopsis:
Before taking up front line positions Australian troops were shown a large contour plan of the area over which their attack was to be made. The preliminary bombardment of Messines on the afternoon of 5 June 1917. Artillery observers in advanced posts registering results and telephoning to the batteries. Scenes on the road to Messines. One of the mine craters seen from the top and bottom. Messines after its capture was heavily shelled by the Germans. The Messines road at evening on the day of the battle.