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Take a look at this webpage about the battle of Messines Ridge, 19 huge mines were detonated and were heard hundreds of miles away they were so huge: http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-battles/ww1/France/messines.htm

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βˆ™ 14y ago

Yes they were used!

Land mines were used in WW I to the best of my knowledge, and anti-fortification tactic known as a mine was used. It entailed digging a tunnel under enemy lines, packing the tunnel with explosives, and lighting the fuse. The British were the most prolific users of this tactic.

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βˆ™ 15y ago

yes they blew up lots of people

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βˆ™ 13y ago

yes

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