I remember someone mentioning on here that there was a simple website to use to translate wartime grid references to modern coordinates... Anyone recall what this is as I've had no luck locating it (or just being dense).
Thanks for posting question Swiper and thanks for answer Owen. I had hoped there may have been something out there to assist with coordinates now that I have the unit diary for my Dads unit. Now I just need to find the time!
Hi Owen, I already know and make use of the online grid translator. In the war diaries the map location consists of 6 numbers. Now I have a diary where there are 8 number grid location ? Can you help me out how to translate these ? See at the bottom of this war diary attached. It has to be in the North part of Belgium ( Rijkevorsel area). Regards Nick
HI The link below has an app called GEOTRANS. It will convert many coordinates into lat/long. It can also bulk convert coordinates. It takes a bit if getting used to (and a lot of googling to understand all of the geographical terminology) but the results are good. And I'd make a lot of notes as it is very easy to forget how it works, over time. And it needs Java to work too. NGA - Office of Geomatics Home Page Hope this helps Gus
Hi Owen, question about German grid locations. The Germans also made use of grid locations. Until now I didn't find any document available online with an example. Did they use the same system as the British and is there also a online calculator for their map system ? Can anyone give an example of German grid location during WW2? Regards
Useful information for various countries here: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=usarmytechman
Hi Maps & Surveys in WW2 https://www.nzsappers.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MapsandSurveysOpt.pdf Gus
An example. The same map but different grid systems, one “Nord de Guerre” used by the Allies in that part of the world and the other German. Meßtischblatt 4112 : Sendenhorst [1942] 1:25.000 Sheet 4112 : Sendenhorst [1944] 1:25.000, GSGS 4414 GERMANY Richard