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'''3rd September 1943 HAMILTON.'''
  
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Exercise “OWL I” took place – this was a daylight drill for a Battalion night advance.
  
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'''7th September 1943'''
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Exercise “OWL II” took place – a night advance with Artillery and Medium Machine Gun support, followed by a consolidation of the Battalion.
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'''10th – 12th September 1943'''
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The Small Arms School Hythe Travelling Wing visited the Battalion and held a short cadre for NCOs and gave several demonstrations.
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'''13th September 1943'''
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A visit to the Battalion was paid by representatives of the 33rd Army Tank Brigade.  Lectures were given on Tank and Infantry co-operation to all Companies.  Four Tanks were on show.
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'''14th – 15th September 1943'''
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Exercise “RESBUD” took place – this was to practise the Battalion in its role as part of a Reserve Brigade taking up a defensive position, followed by an advance through smoke.
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'''16th – 17th September 1943'''
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The Anti-Tank Platoon were Field Firing at BARRY.
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'''20th September 1943'''
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A and B Companies exercised co-operation with Tanks.  “Casuals” fired their Bren Course on the Range.
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'''21st September 1943'''
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C and D Companies exercised co-operation with Tanks.  “Casuals” fired their Bren Course on the Range.
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'''24th – 26th September 1943'''
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Exercise “CONTACT 70” took place – this was to practise the Battalion in taking up a defensive position after a Motor transport move.
  
 
To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - [mailto:70brigade@newmp.org.uk click here].
 
To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - [mailto:70brigade@newmp.org.uk click here].

Latest revision as of 09:07, 26 May 2013

3rd September 1943 HAMILTON.

Exercise “OWL I” took place – this was a daylight drill for a Battalion night advance.

7th September 1943

Exercise “OWL II” took place – a night advance with Artillery and Medium Machine Gun support, followed by a consolidation of the Battalion.

10th – 12th September 1943

The Small Arms School Hythe Travelling Wing visited the Battalion and held a short cadre for NCOs and gave several demonstrations.

13th September 1943

A visit to the Battalion was paid by representatives of the 33rd Army Tank Brigade. Lectures were given on Tank and Infantry co-operation to all Companies. Four Tanks were on show.

14th – 15th September 1943

Exercise “RESBUD” took place – this was to practise the Battalion in its role as part of a Reserve Brigade taking up a defensive position, followed by an advance through smoke.

16th – 17th September 1943

The Anti-Tank Platoon were Field Firing at BARRY.

20th September 1943

A and B Companies exercised co-operation with Tanks. “Casuals” fired their Bren Course on the Range.

21st September 1943

C and D Companies exercised co-operation with Tanks. “Casuals” fired their Bren Course on the Range.

24th – 26th September 1943

Exercise “CONTACT 70” took place – this was to practise the Battalion in taking up a defensive position after a Motor transport move.

To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - click here.

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