The Battle of Messines took place in June 1917, almost one year on from the beginning of the Somme Campaign. The battle is significant for the role of Nationalist and Unionist soldiers from across Ireland who fought alongside each other for the first time in the First World War.
This graphic novel resource has been developed by the Nerve Centre's Creative Centenaries project which produces innovative resources around events in the Decade of Centenaries.
It's a Key Stage 3 curriculum linked resource looking at the impact of the battle on Irish soldiers, through the experiences of William Redmond MP and John Meeke MM.
Developed in partnership with the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI). Artwork by David Campbell. With thanks to Keith Beattie for historical input.
The resource was funded by the Department for Communities and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
www.creativecentenaries.org
