Ciaran Byrne Posted 27 December , 2005 Share Posted 27 December , 2005 I have a map which lists the German units in action around Jussy on 23rd March 1918. They are listed as the 34th, 37th, 33rd and 103rd and to their right the 10th I.B. My question is, were these units regiments or actual divisions. The map does not give any indication as to the make up of these units. Can anyone shed any light on the matter?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph J. Whitehead Posted 27 December , 2005 Share Posted 27 December , 2005 My opinion is divisions, I did a quick check on the numbers provided and found the 34th Division was at Jussy on 23 March. The others also appear to be in the same vicinity on this day as well. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Byrne Posted 28 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 December , 2005 Thats great Ralph, I had thought as much but this confirms it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph J. Whitehead Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 33rd Division: 98th IR, 130th IR, 135th IR 34th Division: 30th IR, 67th IR, 145th IR 37th Division: 147th IR, 150th IR, 151st IR 103rd Division: 32nd IR, 71st IR, 144th IR 10th Division: 6th Grenadier Regiment, 47th IR, 395th IR. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Smith Posted 11 January , 2006 Share Posted 11 January , 2006 Ciaran Is it possible to scan and post a copy of the map here? I'm interested in obtaining a copy for my own research. My Great Uncle died in a counter attack involving the 11th Batt Kings Liverpool at a place called Flavey-le-martel on the 23rd....just about 1/2 mile west of Jussey. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 14 January , 2006 Share Posted 14 January , 2006 Out of interest, what unit are you interested in mate? One in the British 14th Div or the 11th RF's? I have the 11th RF, 6 Northants & 7 Beds diaries for 21 - 23 March if you need it. Was walking the Crozat canal only yesterday funnily enough, looking at where the 7th beds held between Mennessis & the (formerly) Montagne Bridge (now theres just a lock 50 or so yards north of where it used to be & a pile of stones that were once the bridge) & breifly skirted Jussy butran out of time. Have pics of the 7 Beds line from the Canal back through Haute Tombelle to Faillouel if you need them? Mail me if I can help out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Smith Posted 16 January , 2006 Share Posted 16 January , 2006 Steve I am after anything relating to/or mentioning the 11th (Service) Batt Kings L'pool for the period 2/2/18 to 23/3/18. I have copies of the Batt diary, extracts from the KLR History and extracts from a specific history of the 11th (held at the IWM). They were pioneers attached to the 14th Division at the time of the offensive. They had been working on the redoubts and fortifications in the Essigny/Benay area and were placed under control of the 42nd Bde when it became apparant something was about to happen (about the 19th or 20th). My Great Uncle was serving in D Co and, over the next 2 days, withdrew to Petit Detroit where they were reunited with the other companies. On the 23rd they formed part of a counterattack against the Germans on Flavy-le-Martel and, in the ensuing mele, was killed. Unfortunately the area you have photos of is about a mile or so south of the specific bit I'm looking at ie Flavey-le-Martell and Petit Detroit - but if there's anything in your diaries that mentions the 11th I'd appreciate getting a copy. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 16 January , 2006 Share Posted 16 January , 2006 Have had a look through what i have & nothing of use Im afraid. Drove throught Flavy too Worth a go anyway ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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