Help needed in Identifying an Abbreviation in War Diary "Fm"

Discussion in 'North Africa & the Med' started by Dave Wood, Jun 24, 2022.

  1. Dave Wood

    Dave Wood Member

    I am looking at a 2/5 Battalion Leicestershire Regt. War Diary entry for 1-7 March 1943 (Tunis Campaign) in which it refers to ......positions at Fm Montagne ....... a feature known as Fm Guessa ....

    I have checked most of the abbreviation lists available, but can't seen to identify what "Fm" relates to & was hoping someone might be able to assist?

    With thanks in advance, Dave
     
  2. Owen

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  3. Dave Wood

    Dave Wood Member

    Owen many thanks for this, I hadn't realised such detailed maps were available, so will definitely be including them in my future research.
     
  4. Tony56

    Tony56 Member Patron

    Good work Owen to find the location. Can I offer this as a slightly clearer map:-
    Béja | UCT Libraries Digital Collections

    Detail here:-
    Beja 01.jpg

    If you use the 'View as overlay' link on the following page you can switch between the map and a satellite view, the map is the same as Owen's but the satellite view useful:-
    Tunisia, 1:50,000, Beja

    This will help you locate the area on the full map:-

    Beja 02.jpg
     
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  5. Dave Wood

    Dave Wood Member

    Thank you Tony, excellent quality maps
     
  6. Takrouna

    Takrouna Active Member

    I was there in June.
     
  7. Uncle Target

    Uncle Target Mist over Dartmoor

    Dave, 2/5 Battalion Leicestershire Regt. get a few mentions in the book The Plain Cook and the Great Showman (The First and Eighth Armies in North Africa) by Gregory Blaxland.
    I found it quite easily and inexpensive s/h on line. It gives a good general overview of the campaign Kassrine, Thala, Hunt's Gap and Tamera are all mentioned.
     
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