var pins = [ { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 53, "title": "1st Gordons Deploy to the Saar", "subtitle": "3rd Sept - 2nd Oct 1939", "desc": "An extract from the War Diary of Capt. J.P.P. Taylor, the Intelligence Officer of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlands detailing the Bn movements on arrival in France", "latlng": { "lat": 49.6458468042, "lng": -1.62649154663 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 14, "title": "Aldershot", "subtitle": "Training, Oct 1939", "desc": "After the 9th Territorials were 'Called Out' to strengthen the 51st Division the men were moved to Aldershot for training in October 1939 prior to embarkation from Southampton to Le Harve in January 1940. ", "latlng": { "lat": 51.2648687818, "lng": -0.757241249084 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 34, "title": "Normandy Landing", "subtitle": "5th-10th June 1944", "desc": "The role of Division in the landing was as a 2nd echelon to support the first wave. 153 Bde landed on D Day. 152 Bde D+1 and 154 Bde on D+4. After initial operations by 5th BW around Douvres-la-Delivrande, 153 Bde followed by 152 Brigade crossed the Orne to operated to the east and north east of Caen centred on an area known as the Triangle. This was bounded Ranville - Touffreville -Breville, with a wood also called the triangle on the east side.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.3009493242, "lng": -0.375938415527 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 36, "title": "Operation Totalise - The Breakout", "subtitle": "6th-10th August 1944", "desc": "By early July Cherbourg had fallen to the Americans and the British occupied Caen. The US success in isolating the Brittany peninsula set conditions for Montgomery's break out. The 51st Highland Division would begin Operation Totalise on 7th August 1944 ", "latlng": { "lat": 49.0826364516, "lng": -0.291051864624 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 35, "title": "The Triangle", "subtitle": "June/July 1944", "desc": "152 and 153 Bge centred on an area known as the Triangle; an area between Ranville, Touffreville and Breville, with a wood on the east side. Those weeks after the Normandy Landings were some of the worst the Division endured. ", "latlng": { "lat": 49.2142331758, "lng": -0.232944488525 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 15, "title": "Le Harve", "subtitle": "British Expeditionary Force, Jan 1940", "desc": "In January 1940, under Major General Victor Fortune, the 51st Highland Division arrived in Le Harve from Southampton as part of The B.E.F. The Division would be deployed into the defensive line to relieve the French on 28 Mar.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.4647772205, "lng": 0.142650604248 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 37, "title": "Montivilliers, Retaking Le Havre", "subtitle": "10th-12th Sep 1944", "desc": "As part of Operation 'Astonia' the initial plan had the 51st Highland Division attacking from the north along the strongly defended coast but the GOC successfully argued to approach from Montevilleirs with 49th Division attacking from the east. Le Havre surrendered on the 12th.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.545706741, "lng": 0.192775726318 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 1, "title": "St. Valery-en-Caux", "subtitle": "Surrender Jun 1940, Liberation Sep 1944 ", "desc": "Forever synonymous with the 51st Highland Division, St. Valery was the scene of the Division's surrender on 14th June 1940 after evacuation became impossible in the face of the advancing German Tank Division that took the high ground beyond the town. St. Valery would remain under German occupation until its liberation in September 1944. A memorial to the 51st Highland Division can now be found on the hill overlooking the town. ", "latlng": { "lat": 49.8689445557, "lng": 0.713574886322 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 38, "title": "Cailleville - Return to St. Valery", "subtitle": "1st Sep 1944", "desc": "Montgomery requested the Division be allowed to recapture St Valery after the success of Operation Totalise. The Division arrived at St.Valery on 1st September where the 5th Seaforth and 5th Camerons met each other in the Station Square. Major General Rennie put his Headquarters in the Chateau at Cailleville which head been General Fortune's Headquarters in 1940.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.8352699033, "lng": 0.732672214508 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 3, "title": "Veules-les-Roses", "subtitle": "Captain Derek Lang Path", "desc": "In June 2015 the town of Veules-les-Roses dedicated a cliff path to Captain Derek Lang, author of 'Return to St. Valery'. Cpt. Lang was photographed in June 1940 being led up the cliff path as a POW. ", "latlng": { "lat": 49.8777743874, "lng": 0.801782011986 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 59, "title": "Movements of Seaforth Highlanders", "subtitle": "27 May - 10 Jun 1940", "desc": "The War Diary of Captain R.A.A.S. Macrae, Adjutant to 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. Details the movements of the Seaforth Highlanders between Rouen on the 27th May 1940 to an area near Arc La Bataille on the 10th June. ", "latlng": { "lat": 49.4505274985, "lng": 1.09786050977 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 21, "title": "'Ark' Force - The Defence of Le Harve", "subtitle": "Arques-la-Bataille, 9/13 Jun 1940", "desc": "On 9th June 1940, General Fortune ordered Brigadier Stanley-Clarke, commanding 154 Brigade, to take a force for the defence of Le Havre. The force was formed in the village of Arques-la-Bataille, south-east of Dieppe, and took the name 'Ark' force after that village. Its task was to form a defensive position about 20 miles east of Le Havre.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.8795373946, "lng": 1.11790180206 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 57, "title": "1 Gordons - Withdrawal from St. Nicolas towards St. Valery", "subtitle": "9/10 June 1940", "desc": "Account of 1st Gordon Highlanders retreat from St. Nicolas toward St. Valery on 9/10 June 1940. Extract from War Diary of Capt. Taylor, 1 Gordon's Intelligence Officer.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.8797586301, "lng": 1.22034072876 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 56, "title": "The Brestle Position", "subtitle": "7/8th June 1940", "desc": "An account of the 1st Gordon's at The Brestle Position during their widthdrawal from the Somme. Extract from the War Diary of Capt. Taylor, 1 Gordon's Intelligence Officer.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.9878765843, "lng": 1.52744293213 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 20, "title": "7th Argylls at Franleu", "subtitle": "5th June 1940", "desc": "The 5th of June dawned to the accompaniment of a thunderous barrage of shell and mortar fire. It was a memorable day for the 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - the day on which they made their last gallant stand against the overwhelming flood of the German armies.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1067354458, "lng": 1.64612531662 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 55, "title": "1 Gordons - Withdrawal from the Somme", "subtitle": "5/6th June 1940", "desc": "An account of the 1st Gordon's withdrawal from the Somme on 5/6th June 1940, taken from the War Diary of Capt. J.P.P. Taylor, who was the Intelligence Officer of the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlands.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.0791482954, "lng": 1.65777683258 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 54, "title": "1 Gordons - Move to the Somme, Attack on Grand Bois & Withdrawal", "subtitle": "29 May - 6 Jun 1940", "desc": "Extracts from War Diary of Capt. J.P.P. Taylor, the Intelligence Officer of the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlands. Accounts describe the move to the Somme at the end of May / beginning of June 1940, the Attack on the Grand Bois 4th June and the withdrawal on the 5/6th June.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1179915048, "lng": 1.72077655792 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 19, "title": "Attack on the Grand Bois", "subtitle": "4 Jun 1940", "desc": "The 1st Gordons attack on the Grand Bois was from the west, supported by fire from 1 Black Watch in the Petit Bois", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1114693675, "lng": 1.74186944962 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 18, "title": "Huchenneville", "subtitle": "4th June 1940", "desc": "Supported by guns of 1st Royal Horse Artillery, 23rd Field Reg. and 215th Medium Battery, the 4th Cameron's mission was to take the village of Mareuil-sur-Somme, and from there to prevent any enemy attempts to cross the river to reinforce the bridgehead.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.0530883651, "lng": 1.7986035347 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 17, "title": "Abbeville", "subtitle": "3-6 Jun 1940", "desc": "Whilst the last remaining fragments of the British Expeditionary Force were ferried home from Dunkirk, the 51st remained to attack the Abbeville bridgehead.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1028543818, "lng": 1.81557655334 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 39, "title": "154 Bde at Dunkirk", "subtitle": "Sep/Oct 1944", "desc": "154 Bde was sent to contain the enemy port garrison at Dunkirk in late Sep '44. The perimeter extended 25 miles but flooding rendered much impassable except for the main road running south through Bergues. To defend this, a composite force was formed at Bergues under Major Campbell, 7th Argylls. Brigade Headquarters was established at Wormhout. The Brigade remained at Dunkirk until 9th October", "latlng": { "lat": 50.9686976316, "lng": 2.43059635162 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 4, "title": "Beaumont Hamel", "subtitle": "Battle of Ancre, Nov 1916", "desc": "The heavily fortified area of Beaumont Hamel was regarded as almost impregnable. The 51st's objective ran from the village of Beaumont Hamel south east to a 'Y' ravine with steep sides running towards the British line. There was a second valley down which ran the old Beaumont Road. If you zoom into this map and switch to satellite view you can still make out the distinctive shape of the trenches running through the landscape. ", "latlng": { "lat": 50.0782670069, "lng": 2.65105247498 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 5, "title": "Vimy Ridge", "subtitle": "Battle of Arras, 9 Apr 1917", "desc": "Battle of Arras began at 0530 hours on 9 April 1917. The role of the 51st Highland Division was to capture the southern shoulder of Vimy Ridge. Section of WWI trenches have been preserved at this marker and the concentric circular depressions are still visible on the scared landscape.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.371251705, "lng": 2.77237415314 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 7, "title": "Battles of Arras", "subtitle": "April 1917 & August 1918", "desc": "Battle of Arras began on 9 April 1917. The role of the Division was initially to capture the southern shoulder of Vimy Ridge, north of Arras. The objective moved on to Roclincourt to the north east of Arras. It was relieved on 11/12th. The Division would return 3 days later attack Roeux and the chemical works between Fampoux and Plouvain. Initial success was met by determined counter attacks in what has been described as 'the most savage infantry battle that the Division took part in.'", "latlng": { "lat": 50.2932874376, "lng": 2.77522802353 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 2, "title": "High Wood, Somme", "subtitle": "22 Jul - 7 Aug 1916", "desc": "During the Battle of the Somme, High wood had been taken by 7th Dragoon Guards and Deccan Horse but part had subsequently been retaken by the Germans. The division was ordered into the line on 21 July 1916. With less than twenty four hours to prepare, on 22 July the Division was ordered to attack High Wood...", "latlng": { "lat": 50.039226209, "lng": 2.78520584106 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 6, "title": "Roclincourt", "subtitle": "Battle of Arras, 9/10 Apr 1917", "desc": "During the Battle of Arras, on the 9th April 1917, the 6th Seaforth were allocated a front that faced north at the Labyrinth on the southern flank of Vimy Ridge, and then swung south-east as it ran to the east of Roclincourt. ", "latlng": { "lat": 50.3355453762, "lng": 2.79638528824 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 8, "title": "Chemical works between Fampoux and Roeux", "subtitle": "Battle of Arras, 15-24 Apr 1917", "desc": "In a continuation of the battle of Arras at 04.45 hours on 23 April the Division took part in the attack on Roeux and the chemical works between Fampoux and Plouvain. Initial success was met by determined counter attacks in what has been described as 'the most savage infantry battle that the Division took part in.' Both sides fought almost to a standstill.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.304814809, "lng": 2.89305210114 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 58, "title": "The 3rd Ypres (Passchendaele)", "subtitle": "Jul - Nov 1917", "desc": "The Third Battle of Ypres, also know as Passchendaele, was fought between 31 July to 10 November 1917. The 51st Highland Division was involved in two of the battles in the earlier stages; the Battle of Pilkem (Passchendaele) opened 31 July and Poelcappelle [Poelkapelle] 20 September 1917.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.8974031982, "lng": 2.91309356689 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 60, "title": "The German Offensive", "subtitle": "March 1918", "desc": "During the afternoon of 20th March a scout of the Black Watch, lying out in No Man's Land, observed between 6000 and 7000 men, not wearing their packs, enter the enemy's trenches. It was therefore evident that the enemy was assembling for the attack;", "latlng": { "lat": 50.127626616, "lng": 2.99334543408 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 9, "title": "Flesquieres", "subtitle": "Battle of Cambrai, Nov 1917", "desc": "The 6th Seaforth were tasked with taking Flesquieres during the Battle of Cambrai in late Nov 1917.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1224491634, "lng": 3.11719894409 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 16, "title": "Fort de Sainghin, Lille", "subtitle": "April 1940", "desc": "Movements leaving Lille - During April / May 1940 the Division fall back from Lille towards Bresle, north west of Amiens.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.5808931098, "lng": 3.15915942192 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 13, "title": "Maing, nr Valenciennes", "subtitle": "Lt. Bisset awarded VC, 25 Oct 1918", "desc": "Lieutenant William D Bissett of 1/6th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders was awarded the Victoria Cross for action east of Maing (south of Valenciennes) on 25th October 1918.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.309789494, "lng": 3.48485469818 } } , { "campaign" : "ww1", "pin_id" : 12, "title": "Battles of the Marne", "subtitle": "Jul 1918", "desc": "Sergeant John Meickle was awarded the VC posthumously for his gallantry at Marfaux on 20th July 1918, during the 4th Seaforth advance along the River Ardre.", "latlng": { "lat": 49.1642869563, "lng": 3.90362799168 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 40, "title": "Tilburg, Operation Colin, Battle of Mass", "subtitle": "23 Oct 1944", "desc": "The Battle of Mass, Operation Colin, would begin on the 23rd October for the Division with the objective of taking Tilburg and pressing north", "latlng": { "lat": 51.5651197041, "lng": 5.08907318115 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 41, "title": "The 'Island', West of s'Hertogenbosch", "subtitle": "4-6th Nov 1944", "desc": "Operation 'Guy Fawkes' was to clear the 'Island', and area west of s'Hertogenbosch, about 6 miles long and 4 miles wide, formed between the Afwaterings canal and the River Mass (Meuse).", "latlng": { "lat": 51.7151177896, "lng": 5.16820907593 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 44, "title": "Ronchamps, Battle of The Bulge", "subtitle": "Dec '44 - Jan '45", "desc": "On 16 Dec '44 Hitler launched an offensive through the Ardennes. The Division initially guarded a number of the River Maas crossings between Liège and Namur before moving forward on 7th Jan prior to the allied counter offensive. The Division's operations began on the 9th January. 153 Bde advanced first clearing the enemy from Hodister and other villages south west of the Ourthe valley. Facing extreme cold and snow 152 Bde advanced on Ronchamps and 154 Bde on La Roche.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1535861577, "lng": 5.5162525177 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 45, "title": "La Roche, Battle of The Bulge", "subtitle": "10th Jan 1945", "desc": "With the successful advance of 152 Brigade to Ronchamps the Divisional right flank was secure and all was ready for the assault by 154 Brigade down the Ourthe valley to La Roche. ", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1837136232, "lng": 5.57538986206 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 46, "title": "Hives, Battle of The Bulge", "subtitle": "12th-5th Jan 1945", "desc": "By 12th Jan the Division found the opposition became more determined as their position now threatened the main German withdrawal route. The Plan was for 154 Bde to continue the attack moving through 7th Black Watch in Hives to take Lavaux and on to Beaulieu. The 5th Black Watch was to move through La Roche and up to hill 400 overlooking Hubermont and Roupage. The 1st and 5/7th Gordons would move through to take Nisramont and Ortho.", "latlng": { "lat": 50.1510013484, "lng": 5.57725667953 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 42, "title": "Operation Ascot", "subtitle": "14th Nov 1944", "desc": "The Division's objective was to push the Germans back over the River Mass, attacking the Germans between Weert and Roermond before heading north east to Venlo.", "latlng": { "lat": 51.2511716936, "lng": 5.70980072021 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 43, "title": "Operation Noah", "subtitle": "Late Nov/Dec 1944", "desc": "On 2nd December the Germans blew the Lek dyke and flooded the 'Island'. This had been anticipated and Operation 'Noah' went into action in order to evacuate the area. The 'Island' was to be secured as the flooding subsided.", "latlng": { "lat": 51.9247903557, "lng": 5.74945449829 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 49, "title": "Nijmegen, Preparation for Rhine Crossing", "subtitle": "March 1945", "desc": "In preparation for the Rhine crossing the Division moved to a concentration area in Roermond and Nijmegen, here there was time for relaxation, reunions and several beating retreats took place. The Northants Yeomanry who had been away carrying out amphibious training with their Buffalo (amphibious armoured vehicles) rejoined the Division.", "latlng": { "lat": 51.8175293407, "lng": 5.83631515503 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 47, "title": "Hekkens, Operation Veritable", "subtitle": "Feb 1945", "desc": "Op Veritable, the Reichswald Battles, was the code name for the allied operation to drive the Germans from the ground between the River Maas and the River Rhine.", "latlng": { "lat": 51.7150114329, "lng": 6.04720115662 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 48, "title": "Goch, Operation Veritable", "subtitle": "19th Feb 1945", "desc": "Orders were given to the 153 Bde on the 18th Feb for an attack early on the 19th. The plan was for 5 Black Watch to attack from the northwest, enter the town and take the majority of it up to the main square. 5/7 Gordons would then pass through them and clear to the railway line. 1 Gordons would clear the south end of the town and the major road leading to the south west.", "latlng": { "lat": 51.6810708789, "lng": 6.15710735321 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 50, "title": "Operation Plunder - Crossing The Rhine", "subtitle": "23 Mar 1945", "desc": "The crossing on 23rd March was preceded by a huge bombardment at 1700hrs while smoke generators screened the river. The crossing began at 2100hrs. 154 Bde crossed with few casualties but 1 Black Watch met very stiff resistance but by dawn had advanced to Speldrop. 153 Bde's leading battalions crossed and established a bridgehead either side of Rees, although 5/7 Gordons were caught in the island formed by the Alter Rhine and pinned down. 1 Gordons were committed to clearing Rees", "latlng": { "lat": 51.7606154966, "lng": 6.34220123291 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 51, "title": "Groin, Operation Plunder", "subtitle": "Late March 1945", "desc": "152 Bde crossed the Rhine behind 153 Bde to move through to capture Mittelburg, Groin and Haldern and advance north on the Haldern - Isselburg road. It quickly became clear that they would not be able to press on. Waiting for darkness they continuing the assault capturing strongly held brick works and taking Mittelburg which they occupied for the next two days.", "latlng": { "lat": 51.7755941966, "lng": 6.4200925827 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 52, "title": "Bremerhaven, Victory in Europe", "subtitle": "Apr/May 1945", "desc": "The Divisional advance from Enschede would be to Salzbergenm, Lingen, to Quakenbruck, Vetchta, Wildeshausen, Delmenhorst, Bremen and finally Bremerhaven. Germany was now collapsing, and there were many refugees and prisoners but there was also sporadic but determined resistance along the route.", "latlng": { "lat": 53.5317376005, "lng": 8.59371185303 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 27, "title": "Wadi Akarit", "subtitle": "April 1943", "desc": "The battle of Wadi Akarit took place in a narrow coastline strip between the sea and the coastal towns of Gabes and El Hamma. Between these was the Gabes gap. The Wadi Akarit ran across the gap at the coastal end and to the Roumana Ridge inland and to the west. This area was the objective for the 51st Highland Division.", "latlng": { "lat": 33.967565958, "lng": 9.821434021 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 26, "title": "Medinine", "subtitle": "March 1943", "desc": "Rommel's next defensive line, after retreating from Tripoli, was the Mareth line. This was formed at the narrow point between the coast and the Matmata hills near Medinine.", "latlng": { "lat": 33.3557674983, "lng": 10.4946899414 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 28, "title": "Sfax", "subtitle": "Apr/May 1943", "desc": "In the wake of the Wadi Akarit battle the armour took up the pursuit. On 9th April 1st Gordons with 23 Armoured Brigade met a strong rearguard at Wadi Chaffar. The tanks could not get forward but 1st Gordons put in a strong attack and the enemy withdrew. This opened the way to the city of Sfax and 1st Gordons were first in to the city.", "latlng": { "lat": 34.7190399176, "lng": 10.7346725464 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 25, "title": "Tripoli", "subtitle": "19th-23rd Jan 1943", "desc": "Between 19 Jan the Division pushed forward, passing Hons and onto an enemy fortification dubbed 'Edinburgh Castle'. On the 21st the 'Hammerforce' continued on through the 5th Seaforth objective making for Castleverde. Having coped with major enemy demolitions they arrived on the morning of the 22. On the morning of 23rd January 1st Gordons, riding on the tanks of 40th Royal Tank Regiment, and a company of 2nd Seaforth in lorries, entered Tripoli which had been abandoned by the enemy.", "latlng": { "lat": 32.8947230492, "lng": 13.1838512421 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 32, "title": "Sferro, Sicily", "subtitle": "Jul/Aug 1943", "desc": "The Division was tasked to take the road from Sferro to Catenanuova but to achieve this it was necessary to clear the enemy of the Sferro hills.", "latlng": { "lat": 37.5020999118, "lng": 14.7978973389 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 31, "title": "Gerbini, Sicily", "subtitle": "18-21 July 1943", "desc": "The battle at Gerbini took place over the period 18/20 July. After heavy fighting at the Barracks, Station and old Airdrome, General Montgomery decided to shift the main effort of 30 Corps further west and the Brigade was withdrawn behind the Dittaino River.", "latlng": { "lat": 37.4587807478, "lng": 14.8332166672 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 33, "title": "Biancavilla, Sicily", "subtitle": "Aug/Sep 1943", "desc": "The 7th Argylls and 1st Black Watch were tasked with forcing and securing the crossing over the Simento River on the 5th August. The operation was a success with relatively few casualties. 152 Brigade took Biancavilla the next day. ", "latlng": { "lat": 37.6426457021, "lng": 14.8699092865 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 30, "title": "Francofonte, Sicily", "subtitle": "13/15 Jul 1943", "desc": "152 Brigade, with 5th Seaforth leading, approached Francofonte on 13th July 1943. While 152 Brigade were engaged on the 14th at Francofonte, 153 Brigade were preparing to attack Viccini to the south west.", "latlng": { "lat": 37.2269113485, "lng": 14.8875904083 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 24, "title": "Wadi Zam Zam", "subtitle": "Jan 1943", "desc": "After Tubruk was taken on 13th November and Benghazi on the 20th the Division enjoyed a period of reorganisation before joining the advance and moving forward towards Mersa Brega [Marsa al Brega]. The Germans withdrew from the town on the night of the 13th Dec and New Years day was celebrated at Wadi Matratin between Marble Arch and Sirte. On the 5th January the Division moved forward over 170 miles to take on the next enemy defence line at Buerat and Wadi Zam zam. ", "latlng": { "lat": 31.1775597426, "lng": 14.9571990967 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 29, "title": "Pachino, Sicily", "subtitle": "10th July 1943", "desc": "As part of Operation Huskey, the Division's initial objective was to capture Pachino and advance along the Noto-Avola road to relieve 50th Division, part of 13 Corps. They were then to continue the advance towards Viccini.", "latlng": { "lat": 36.7161826663, "lng": 15.0884342194 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 23, "title": "El Alamein", "subtitle": "October 1942", "desc": "Montgomery was determined to attack the enemy using infantry to create a gap and then push the armour through the gap created. The attack commenced on the night of 23/24 October. ", "latlng": { "lat": 30.8055516428, "lng": 28.9280319214 } } , { "campaign" : "", "pin_id" : 22, "title": "Khatatba", "subtitle": "August 1942", "desc": "In June '42 the Division moved by train to a variety of ports, and embarked for an unknown destination. They moved around Africa leaving Durban on the 16th July and disembarked on 14th August 1942 at the entrance to the Suez Canal at Port Tewfik. In late August the Division moved into the Nile delta through Khatatba. Here they took up positions to defend the western approaches to Cairo. ", "latlng": { "lat": 30.3420652464, "lng": 30.8080673218 } } ];