Extracts from Brigade Operation order No. 45
21st June 1916
1. The Division is to take a principle part in an attack on the German positions. | |
Information | 2. The available information indicates no increase in the strength of the enemy opposite us. |
Intention | 3. It is the intention of the G.O.C. to attack the enemy with the utmost vigour and determination. |
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Infantry Tasks | 9. (a) The assault of the 1st and 2nd objectives (given) will be carried out by the - and 97th Infantry Brigades. (b) The assault of the - and the 97th Infantry Brigades will be delivered by two assaulting columns in each Brigade, each column being composed of one battalion formed up in depth on a front of two platoons. (c) The objectives of the 97th Infantry Brigade (were given in detail). |
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Strong Points | 11. The 11th Border Regiment will detail one Company to consolidate strong points (given). The 11th Border Regiment will detail one Company to consolidate a strong point at the FERME DU MOUQUET, and to act as a garrison with two Lewis guns. O.C. 97th Brigade M.G. Company will detail two Vickers guns to be with the garrison also. |
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Dress | 22. (a) Packs and greatcoats will not be taken to the forming up positions on the night preceding the assault. On Y day, all packs and greatcoats will be stored by Brigades as under: - One other battalion, 97th Bde., at BOUZINCOURT. Brigade Headquarters will detail one man to each dump to remain with packs and greatcoats left behind. |
Notes
- ↑ Small Arms Ammunition.