Hill 147 The Somme Location

[Retread]

Does anyone know where I can find a map showing Hill 147 on the Somme where my great uncle was killed?

[Buenchico]

This map (�3.00 + 50p postage) will probably show it:
http://www.guide-books.co.uk/battlemap-somme.h tml

However, to really understand the map (and to put your great uncle's death into some sort of wider perspective), you might want to purchase the battlefield guide book (which includes a copy of the map) for �15.99 + �2.50 postage:
http://www.guide-books.co.uk/somme.html

Alternatively, the Imperial War Museum should be able to assist you in your research. Contact details here:
http://www.iwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.64

Chris

[stewey]

There is an excellent book entitled "First Day On The Somme" by Martin Middlebrook, published in 1972 by W.W Nortan and Co. Whether it specifically mentions Hill 147 I don't know. However, it goes into great detail about the battle and contains numerous photographs and line-drawings of various engagements.

[Lil O'lady]

Try www.pals.org.uk

[Lil O'lady]

soz - http://pals.org.uk

[Lil O'lady]

Wottamilike!
I'll get it right this time http://www.pals.org.uk

[Lil O'lady]

I won't trouoble you again - http://www.pals.org.uk/pals_e.htm

I am truly useless tonight

[Retread]

LOL
You got there in the end . . .thanks anyway . . a good place to start
Mike