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The Chessboard

A criss-cross network of Ottoman trenches opposite Pope's Hill and Russell’s Top. Favoured position for Ottoman snipers, it overlooked Quinn's Post, but was covered by rifle and machine gun fire from Courtney's Post. Most of this position is now covered by a car park.

The Chessboard
A criss-cross network of Ottoman trenches opposite Pope's Hill and Russell’s Top. Favoured position for Ottoman snipers, it overlooked Quinn's Post, but was covered by rifle and machine gun fire from Courtney's Post. Most of this position is now covered by a car park.