Film: Arras 1917, the history of the New Zealand Tunnellers IN FRENCH ONLY
Documentary "Arras 1917, the story of the New Zealand Tunnellers"
A true historical evocation filmed in the Wellington Tunnels, enriched with archive footage, 3D images and accounts from historians and personalities from all over the world, this film is a poignant tribute to the history and role of the New Zealand Tunnelling Company in Arras during the First World War.
In just 6 months, from October 1916 to April 1917, the Tunnellers dug miles of tunnels with pickaxes to create a veritable underground city, capable of housing up to 24,000 soldiers, in preparation for a surprise attack unprecedented in military history, the Battle of Arras, launched on 9 April 1917.
Duration : 52mn - IN FRENCH ONLY
A true historical evocation filmed in the Wellington Tunnels, enriched with archive footage, 3D images and accounts from historians and personalities from all over the world, this film is a poignant tribute to the history and role of the New Zealand Tunnelling Company in Arras during the First World War.
In just 6 months, from October 1916 to April 1917, the Tunnellers dug miles of tunnels with pickaxes to create a veritable underground city, capable of housing up to 24,000 soldiers, in preparation for a surprise attack unprecedented in military history, the Battle of Arras, launched on 9 April 1917.
Duration : 52mn - IN FRENCH ONLY
Practical information
Opening hours: Every day from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm.
BOOKING RECOMMENDED. Please arrive on spot 10 MINUTES before the film starts.
Duration : 52mn - IN FRENCH ONLY
How to book :
- Booking is recommended on www.arraspaysdartois.com
- After confirmation of your online payment, you will receive your e-tickets within 25 minutes
Contact : Office de Tourisme Arras Pays d'Artois
Tél. +33 (0)3 21 51 26 95
contact@arraspaysdartois.com
Rue Delétoille, Arras
GPS : 50°16’50.502’’ N, 2° 46’56.7588’’ E
Rue Arthur Delétoille, 62000 ARRAS