Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 Hello everyone, I thought it was time I introduce myself after having rushed to discover the origins of my Adrian helmet yesterday. My name is Tomb, and I’m French. The First World War gripped me a number of years ago, but, I became too busy to study or indulge myself in it. However, the centennial rekindled my passion for the conflict, and all it entailed. So, I set out to figure out my name’s place in the war, and found some interesting things. I had 6-7 family members involved directly in the war, ranging from a front-line German POW, to a nurse, to an artillery and infantry General who’s records can be found across numerous Verdun sources. Utilizing accounts from these ancestors, I am writing a commemorative novel in their, and every man, woman, and child’s honor. My goal would be to return home this summer, and visit the sacred remains of Verdun’s great battlefield. I can’t wait to learn and help (mostly learn haha) alongside you all. Thank you.
Roger H Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 Welcome to the forum. A wonderful resource.
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 7 minutes ago, Roger H said: Welcome to the forum. A wonderful resource. Thank you Roger!
Martin Feledziak Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 (edited) Greeting Tomb. If you have not visited the below site before then you will be thrilled to find it full of French regimental Histories. I have been looking at a number of them to find information. Many are packed full of maps and positions ( which even I can understand ). Some of the maps are works of art. The advantage you will have is that you will be able to read them too!! http://www.memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr/en/article.php?larub=79&titre=war-diaries-of-units-in-the-first-world-war Martin Edited 20 December , 2018 by Martin Feledziak
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 14 minutes ago, Martin Feledziak said: Greeting Tomb. If you have not visited the below site before then you will be thrilled to find it full of French regimental Histories. http://www.memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr/en/article.php?larub=79&titre=war-diaries-of-units-in-the-first-world-war Martin Thank you for the warm welcome Martin - I will have a look now; Can’t believe I never came across this source!
Martin Feledziak Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 Here is an example. As you can see I have been looking through the war diaries of the French 1st Infantry Division. The below is an example of their position in late 1917. This map includes positions for the three regiments of the 1st Division ( 1e RI, 233e RI and 201e RI) The left division 133e DI and the British Army to the right. More like a work of art
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 3 minutes ago, Martin Feledziak said: Here is an example. As you can see I have been looking through the war diaries of the French 1st Infantry Division. The below is an example of their position in late 1917. This map includes positions for the three regiments of the 1st Division ( 1e RI, 233e RI and 201e RI) The left division 133e DI and the British Army to the right. More like a work of art My goodness. That is beautiful. How did you come across the French databases? Let me know if you need any help with French terms (I imagine you're quite familiar though, reading maps like that :))
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 7 minutes ago, Martin Feledziak said: Here is an example. As you can see I have been looking through the war diaries of the French 1st Infantry Division. The below is an example of their position in late 1917. This map includes positions for the three regiments of the 1st Division ( 1e RI, 233e RI and 201e RI) The left division 133e DI and the British Army to the right. More like a work of art My goodness. That is beautiful. How did you come across the French databases? Let me know if you need any help with French terms (I imagine you're quite familiar though, reading maps like that :)) @Martin Feledziak How long have you been studying France during the war?
Martin Feledziak Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 (edited) I have mostly been following the German IR171 - In their battles. Early June 1918 - The 115th Division ( with IR171 ) were in the outskirts of LONGPONT and CORCY. I was particularly interested in the French 87th Division. Who were in position near to Villers Coteretts I do not read french but I can see that each of the three following units making up the division were present. 72nd Infantry Regiment 91st Infantry Regiment 136th Infantry Regiment I could have done with you having a look through those diaries BUT I have muddled my way through now and found what I needed. The resource was pointed out to me by Forum member AOK4 who is very good at German research. Thanks Martin Edited 20 December , 2018 by Martin Feledziak
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Martin Feledziak said: I have mostly been following the German IR171 - In their battles. Early June 1918 - The 115th Division ( with IR171 ) were in the outskirts of LONGPONT and CORCY. I was particularly interested in the French 87th Division. Who were in position near to Villers Coteretts I do not read french but I can see that each of the three following units making up the division were present. 72nd Infantry Regiment 91st Infantry Regiment 136th Infantry Regiment I could have done with you having a look through those diaries BUT I have muddled my way through now and found what I needed. Thanks Martin I was thinking Martin; What do you know about the French battalion known as "Les Gaulois", if anything? Oh, and don't hesitate to ask me in the future. Best way to indulge myself is to chat with people like you! Edited 20 December , 2018 by Tomb1302
Martin Feledziak Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 2 minutes ago, Tomb1302 said: Les Gaulois Sorry - New term to me. I have not come across it before.
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 Just now, Martin Feledziak said: Sorry - New term to me. I have not come across it before. No worries. This is a battalion close to my family (from what I've heard), and I haven't found much regarding it, unfortunately.
Jools mckenna Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 I haven't got many French things as I mostly collect German, Austro-Hungarian and British items (mostly photos).
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 5 minutes ago, Jools mckenna said: I haven't got many French things as I mostly collect German, Austro-Hungarian and British items (mostly photos). I admire the preservation of pictures, as they speak so deeply to me. Very humbling; Thanks for sharing Jools.
Jools mckenna Posted 20 December , 2018 Posted 20 December , 2018 5 minutes ago, Tomb1302 said: I admire the preservation of pictures, as they speak so deeply to me. Very humbling; Thanks for sharing Jools. I forgot I also have this french trench art 37mm shell
Tomb1302 Posted 20 December , 2018 Author Posted 20 December , 2018 2 minutes ago, Jools mckenna said: I forgot I also have this french trench art 37mm shell Gorgeous. Really hope to someday go home and be able to better experience the remains of the First World War.
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