keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 Hello all, (Hope I've posted this in the right forum). The postponement of a visit to Arras/Arlieux until next April gives me more time to research a relative's movements. I've downloaded the War Diaries and would now like, if possible, for some kind member/s to help identify the whereabouts of trenches/locations mentioned. These are (and I'm sorry it's a long list): Station Road (West of Beaucourt) Engine Trench Ancre Trench Bois d'Holland facing Pusieux Trench Pusieux River Trench Miraumont Alley Neuve Chapelle Village Line, Loos Battery Valley Orange Hill Lone Copse Valley Laurel Cam Effie/Trench Hyderabad Work Clyde Trench Greenland Hill Cuba Trench Clasp Trench Heron Trench Cuthbert Trench Whip Trench Railway Copse As I say, I'm sorry it's such a long list but identification of a few, some or any of these would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 How do you want the answers presented, Mabel? Trench map references? eg Hyderabad Work = Hyderabad Redoubt = NW of Roeux. Good enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2007 How do you want the answers presented, Mabel? Trench map references? eg Hyderabad Work = Hyderabad Redoubt = NW of Roeux. Good enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2007 Your example would be fine thanks Chris. I don't think map references would help as I don't have any (but if someone has one/some of any of the areas and is prepared to post an attachment showing where it is/they are, that would be fantastic although I realise it would be a lot of work). I am, however, happy with whatever members can help with. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 Please fin list below will this help? John Trench_Name.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2007 Please fin list below will this help? John John, I'm sure it will. Many thanks. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 Mabel, you could use the list John has kindly put together for you in conjunction with Dave's (a forum member here - 'Croonaert') excellent site. You should be able to find some maps there... http://www.pathsofglory.co.uk/Trenchmap%20extracts.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2007 Mabel, you could use the list John has kindly put together for you in conjunction with Dave's (a forum member here - 'Croonaert') excellent site. You should be able to find some maps there... http://www.pathsofglory.co.uk/Trenchmap%20extracts.htm Just been poring over (ordinary - Google) maps which has given me the sequence of locations so will now do as you suggest - this is really addictive, if very, very sad. Many thanks. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Trim Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 I've downloaded the War Diaries As a matter of interest where did you download your diaries from? Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2007 I've downloaded the War Diaries As a matter of interest where did you download your diaries from? Len Len I downloaded from the National Archives - WO95 (2529 - The Somerset Light Infantry). Hope this helps. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithmaps Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 Just been poring over (ordinary - Google) maps which has given me the sequence of locations so will now do as you suggest - this is really addictive, if very, very sad. Many thanks. Mabel I don't think your sad mabel! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 27 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 27 September , 2007 I don't think your sad mabel! Guy Some people wouldn't agree Guy!! Thanks for the vote of confidence though but what I meant was that finding where my man had been and what he (and, of course, the others) had been doing was sad - which I'm sure you knew really!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Posted 27 September , 2007 Share Posted 27 September , 2007 Just in case you're aware already - use the satellite view as well for some excellent results on Google maps. You can begin to draw the trenches onto these! Really helps to visualise and understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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