Hello all,

I recently learned that my grandfather was, while assigned to the Prussian Army, Feldartillerie Regt. Nr. 43, 3. Batterie, was engaged in a battle along the Hermannstellung. From his Militarpass I have the following brief entry:

28.10.18 Fighting before and in Hermannstellung

A book I found ('Over There') referred to the Hermannstellung as 'Germany's last defense'...I am hoping someone on the GWF can direct me to where I can read more about the Hermannstellung, preferably in English.

I found the book "Battlefields of the World War" by Douglas Wilson Johnson, which had the following to say about the Hermannstellung:



Any information would be greatly appreciated. The anniversary of that battle is coming up later this month and I am hoping I will know a bit more about it before the date passes. I tried this post in The Western Front section but have had no luck there since the 1st, and just hoping a mention here will lead to some suggestions.

-Daniel

I am not aware of a book which deals exclusively with this sector. It would generally be subsumed into the last of the 100 days. If it were me, I would be looking at unit histories of Plumer's 2nd Army in their final push under the command of the King of the Belgians. The combined force cleared Belgium and I assume crossed the line you mention.