Western Front: Messines Ridge / Passchendaele (3rd Ypres)
PRESENTATION 1
Menin Road: "Cracking the nut" Australian artillery operations
Authored and Presented by: Dr Roger Lee, Australian War Memorial
Location:
Lecture Theatre South 1, Australian Defence Force Academy. View/Download a map of the Australian Defence Force. Specific locations to be aware of are:
* Seminar venue: Lecture Theatre South [Building 30]
* Pre-Seminar reception: Lecture Theatre South Foyer[Building 30]
* Car Parking:Areas 91 and 92
Description:
Details the composition and role of the British and Australian artillery in support of the 1st and 2nd Divisions AIF) in the Battle of Menin Road, as part of the wider Third Battle of Ypres.
Time:
1700 hours for 1730 hours until 1930 hours
Dress:
Neat casual attire
Refreshments:
Pre-seminar reception (coffee and tea) at the Lecture Theatre South Foyer [Building 30] 1700-1730h