An educational project at
Lycée L. S. Senghor Évreux High School
Albert Figg's account,
shared in a most particular and privileged way...
Translating the memoirs of a British veteran
13 of our students have helped translate Albert Figg's autobiography, The ups and downs of a gunner.
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Between December and February
(2016-2017), they took on the challenge of translating each one, five and sometimes up to twenty pages!
Esther Bihel, one of the students, drew a map that allow people to follow Mr Figg when he was in Normandie in the summer of 1944.
Esther & Gaëlle from our school (their teacher, right) worked with Raphaëlle and Fabienne (Argentan). All are thrilled about meeting Albert Figg and hand him their work (clic on the picture to read the article in Ouest France)
The battle for Hill 112 is not well known in France as in the UK, despite being called "Verdun in Normandy".
Albert Figg and the battle for Hill 112, July 1944
Map: L. Grillet
Clic HERE to go to the page refering to the encounter with Albert, June 3 2017
KEY TO MAP
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Massive bombings
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Allies' progression
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Where Albert Figg was positioned
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Bridge to control
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Begining of the operation
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German division
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Hill 112
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Initial British objectives
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German counter-offensive
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Retreat of British troops
Albert Figg's autobiography can now be found in French as well as in English!
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We want to give our warmest to Albert for his trust and Deep Respect for sharing this project with us
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This British website allows you to listen to Albert: legasse.org.uk
