Chemain des Dames, may 1918

[Chris Boonzaier]

Here is a German description of the battle from the history of the 39th Füsiliers....

If anyone has a decent map to help illustrate it... I would give them an E-kiss ;-)

http://www.trenchfighter.com/41815/48201.html

[Smithmaps]

I would give them an E-kiss!

[Chris Boonzaier]

Thanks Guy,

I was hoping it would be a lady... you will have to settle for an E-beer.... ;-)

[David_Blanchard]

Chris,

In your extract from the history of the 39th Füsiliers, there is mention of the Kugelberg and a photograph on page 188, as well as a 'fliegerbild' of the offensive showing both the Kugelberg and Ployon wald.

The history of the 39th Füsilier Regiment is the only source that mentions these two places. I cannot find reference in French, German or British documents of either the Kugelberg or the wood to the south.

The reason why I am interested is my Great Uncle was taken prisoner on the 27th May 1918 at Pontavert, which is very close to both of these two places.

I would be grateful if anyone knows what the French or indeed British called the Kugelberg and Ployon Wood. I hope this is possible, for example the area the Germans refer to as the Viller Wald or Viller Berg, is the Bois des Buttes.

Regards

David

[David_Blanchard]

Still looking for references to the Kugel Berg on the Aisne near Pontavert- fairly certain that this was the Butte de L’Edmond held by the 4 Northumberland Fusilers on the 27 May 1918. 
 

apart from the above regimental history of the 39 Fusilers- cannot find any other references.

[charlie2]

David,

comparing the history of FüsR 39 with Deutsche Siege 1918, the Kugelberg is otherwise known as Höhe 87.

Deutsche Siege records - II/39 had in the meantime taken Höhe 87 and penetrated into the Ployon-Wald.....................After Höhe 77 had been taken by Füs Regt 39........

FüsR 39 history records- by around 9am the Kugelberg had already been reached and shortly afterwards Höhe 77.

 

Charlie

[David_Blanchard]

Thanks, Charlie- will chase that reference up in Deutsche Siege 1918. Enclosed map from Reg History of FusR 39.

 

 

David