schwarm59 Posted 25 May , 2011 Share Posted 25 May , 2011 Hello everyone, I find maps of the village of Quérénaing. I seek information on the village of Verchain Maugré near Valenciennes as well as the Hermann Stellung which was north of this village. thank you Cedric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertBr Posted 25 May , 2011 Share Posted 25 May , 2011 Cedric At the end of October/ start of November the 56th London Div moved through the area and took part in the battle of Valenciennes The following is precis of the War Diary of the 281st Brigade RFA, part of 56th Div. 28th Oct Brigade marched to Thun-L’Eveque & Thiant under command of 49th Division Artillery 29th Arrived at Thiant and billeted 30th Moved into action at Maing as Left Sub-Group. 1st Nov 05.15 280 th & 281st Bde supported attack by 147th Infantry Brigade 2nd Moved via Maing into action at Famars. S. of Aulnoy opened barrage then stopped – no opposition. HQ at Famars 3rd Moved overnight to Saultain. A281 supported advance, remainder at readiness S. of Estreux. HQ at Saultain My Grandfather who was with them recorded on 31st Oct "Front Villainous. Rough sleep" You may need to look at the 49th Div for more information or the division operating to the south of them, whom I cannot remember. I hope this helps Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwarm59 Posted 26 May , 2011 Author Share Posted 26 May , 2011 hello bob thank you for this information. I'll fetch the newspaper walk from the 49 Division and the 62nd Division as they took over when released after the attack to my area. thank you Cedric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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