kerry Posted 3 February , 2003 Share Posted 3 February , 2003 On 6th and 7th May 1915, 2 Bn KOYLI took part in the abortive attempt to clear what the KOYLI War Diary for that week calls the 'Zwarteleen Salient'. Grateful for advice on what and where it was. (Please also see request for data under 'Soldiers'). The diary talks of '41 Trench' and the Cheshires at '38,39 and 40 Trench', and the Royal Irish Rifles at '46 Trench'. Where were these trenches? Grateful for any advice. Many thanks. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 3 February , 2003 Share Posted 3 February , 2003 Trench 38, Trench 39 and Trench 40 were British trenches at Hill 60. The Zwarteleen Salient was to the left of Hill 60, looking at it from the British lines. You can see a website dealing with the 2nd KOYLI attack on 7th May, 1915, with a map, if you click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry Posted 3 February , 2003 Author Share Posted 3 February , 2003 Many thanks for this very helpful reply Tom. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph J. Whitehead Posted 3 February , 2003 Share Posted 3 February , 2003 Kerry, I have a German map of the area showing the trenches, names, etc. Let me know if it might be helpful and I will scan a copy for you. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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