Operation Michael, 30 March - 5 April 1918

[ejwalshe]

Part III - Operation Michael, 30 March - 5 April 1918. Kaiserschlacht - was the final military offensive of the German Army in the Great War, starting 21 March 1918. The campaign included four offensives codenamed Michael, Georgette, Gneisenau, and Blücher-Yorck. Operation Michael was launched from the Hindenburg Line, in the vicinity of Saint-Quentin; the operation was considered over by 5 April 1918 and was known to the Allied Powers as the following actions and battles: Battle of St. Quentin, Actions at the Somme Crossings, First Battle of Bapaume, Battle of Rosières, First Battle of Arras, Battle of the Avre and Battle of the Ancre. King George V, escorted by Lieutenant Colonel Reginald B. Rickman, inspecting the remnants of the 7th Battalion (Robin Hoods), Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters, 59th Division) at Hermin after the Battle of Bullecourt, 30th March 1918. Observers and pilots of No. 22 Squadron at Vert Galand aerodrome, 1 April 1918. Each of them had brought down at least three German aircraft. Note the flying kit. Left to right: Lieutenant W.S. Hilltout; Second Lieutenant G.N. Traunweiser; Captain S.H. Wallage; Lieutenant B.C. Budd; Lieutenant G.S. Hayward; Lieutenant Hunter; Lieutenant R. Critchley; Captain W.F.J. Harvey; Lieutenant Moore; Captain H.F. Davison; Captain J.E. Gurdon, Major J.E. McKelvie; Lieutenant Berington; Captain R.S.P. Boby; Lieutenant Harrison and Captain D.M. McGoun. French soldiers watching British troops marching out from their billets at Hardivillers. Boxing tournament held by the 14th Battalion, London Regiment (London Scottish) at Mont-Saint-Éloi. 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers of the 52nd Infantry Brigade, 17th Division, on the march near Canappes (possibly Canaples), passing their Brigade Commander, Brigadier General A.J.F. Eden, 5th April 1918.

 

[17107BM]

Great piece of work again!

Grandfather was at Dernancourt at this stage, so a good watch. 

 

Thanks...

[ejwalshe]

@17107BM  Just imagine finding him in one of these photos.  Every time I see an 18-pounder team during the Last Hundred Days, I am looking for my grandfather.  Cheers, Ted   

[RobertBr]

Marvellous work.

 

I especially liked the photos of the London Scottish. they had just suffered 55 OR casualties during Mars.

 

Bob

PS I am similarly looking for photos of my Grandfather but with a 4.5 QF team.