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Raiding party consisted of approximately - 3 Officers and about 40 other ranks, and worked in co-operation with our Artillery and Trench Mortar Batteries. The section of the German line selected about 100 yards in length, was clearly understood. The Raiding Party was to enter in the centre of this length of trench, and search literally to definite limits. |
Raiding party consisted of approximately - 3 Officers and about 40 other ranks, and worked in co-operation with our Artillery and Trench Mortar Batteries. The section of the German line selected about 100 yards in length, was clearly understood. The Raiding Party was to enter in the centre of this length of trench, and search literally to definite limits. |
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O.C. Raiding Party made the necessary arrangements, and obtained the material etc., which was roughly - a tape about 400 yards long, wire-cutters, Bangalore |
O.C. Raiding Party made the necessary arrangements, and obtained the material etc., which was roughly - a tape about 400 yards long, wire-cutters, [[Bangalore torpedo]], revolvers for the Blocking Party, a stretcher, Hand bells, Field Telephones, Lewis gun, supply of grenades, and Bludgeons. |
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O.C. had made a preliminary reconnaissance, and the Raiding party had been practised over the ground by means of patrols some days beforehand. |
O.C. had made a preliminary reconnaissance, and the Raiding party had been practised over the ground by means of patrols some days beforehand. |
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#Raiding parties must be familiar with the ground – this is ensured by sending them out on patrols a few days beforehand. |
#Raiding parties must be familiar with the ground – this is ensured by sending them out on patrols a few days beforehand. |
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#The Officer Commanding Party must confer with O.C. Artillery covering the raid area, and watches must be synchronised. |
#The Officer Commanding Party must confer with O.C. Artillery covering the raid area, and watches must be synchronised. |
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#Fixing, priming, and detonating of Bangalore |
#Fixing, priming, and detonating of [[Bangalore torpedo]] require very careful arranging, and on no account during the advance across ‘No Man’s Land’ must the fuse be allowed to get wet. This is of great importance. |
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#Raiding Party must be in such close proximity to the enemy’s front line that they can, without any loss of time, rush straight into the trenches immediately after the barrage lifts – a few seconds delay would enable the Germans to man their defences and bring machine guns into action. |
#Raiding Party must be in such close proximity to the enemy’s front line that they can, without any loss of time, rush straight into the trenches immediately after the barrage lifts – a few seconds delay would enable the Germans to man their defences and bring machine guns into action. |
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