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The New Zealand soldier
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Dominiek Van Dooren
February 21, 2024
Hiking
The New Zealand Soldier Statue is a memorial to all soldiers of the New Zealand Division who fought in the Battle of Messines Ridge on 7 June 1917.
It symbolizes the bond that has existed between New Zealand and Messines since the First World War.
(Traces ofWar.nl)
It symbolizes the bond that has existed between New Zealand and Messines since the First World War.
(Traces ofWar.nl)
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Willem VS
June 11, 2025
Cycling
The New Zealand Soldier Statue is a memorial to all soldiers of the New Zealand Division who fought in the Battle of Messines Ridge on 7 June 1917. The monument stands in the centre of the town and symbolises the enduring bond between New Zealand and Messines since the First World War.
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•Willem VS
June 11, 2025
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The Battle of Messines was one of the best-prepared operations of the war, with deep tunnels dug beneath German positions to place heavy mines. The statue commemorates the sacrifices and bravery of New Zealand soldiers during this crucial battle.
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