70th Infantry Brigade War Diary February 1943. - Revision history

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-st – 3rd February 1943
+'''1st – 3rd February 1943'''
 The Anti-Tank Circus from 88 Anti-Tank Regiment commenced a comprehensive tour of all three Infantry Battalions.
-th February 1943
+'''4th February 1943'''
 The Brigade Commander gave a lecture to all Officers and Anti-Tank NCOs in the Brigade on British and German Anti-Tank principles at 17:00 hours at YSTRAD CAMP.
-th February 1943
+'''5th February 1943'''
 The Brigade and Battalion Intelligence Sections carried out a Weapon Training rehearsal in preparation for the 49 Division Exercise “FILLDYKE” and attended a lecture – an Introduction to the German Army.
-th February 1943
+'''7th February 1943'''
 Exercise “FILLDYKE” was postponed.
-th February 1943
+'''8th February 1943'''
 Parties commenced returning tentage to the Ordnance Dump from the Winter Base Camp at LLANDOVERY.  The Staff Captain attended a conference at Divisional HQ regarding the preliminaries for G.H.Q. Home Forces Exercise “SPARTAN”.
-th – 11th February 1943
+'''9th – 11th February 1943'''
 Division Signals Exercise “FANTOME” took place, involving the complete Brigade and Battalion HQs.  The exercise commenced in the ABERGAVENNY area and concluded in the area of HEREFORD.
-th February 1943
+'''12th February 1943'''
 A conference took place on Exercise “FANTOME” attended by the Brigade Commander and C.Os. at THE BARN, WHITNEY.
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 Unit Anti-Tank Platoons shot both full charge and sub-calibre rounds on the Royal Artillery Range at SENNYBRIDGE.
-th – 18th February
+'''14th – 18th February'''
 The delayed 49 Division Exercise “FILLDYKE” took place – principally to practise Royal Engineers in bridging operations.  Brigade and Battalion Intelligence Sections were used as “enemy” with the objective of keeping all Royal Engineer movements under continuous observations.
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 The Brigade Commander and C.Os. proceeded on a reconnaissance of the area for Exercise “SPARTAN”.
-th – 26th February 1943
+'''19th – 26th February 1943'''
 Concentrated efforts were made to complete all preparations for Exercise “SPARTAN”.  20 – 30 mile route marches were performed by all units.  New equipment – especially Signals and Motor Transport – arrived.  All Officers and NCOs became acquainted with the MARCO Code system.
-th February 1943
+'''27th February 1943'''
 The Brigade Group left the CARMARTHEN area at 05:30 hours and stayed the night at LEDBURY.
-th February 1943
+'''28th February 1943'''
 The Brigade Group was moving into the concentration area “SPARTAN” awaiting the notification of zero hour. at HAZLEMERE CAMP, HIGH WYCOMBE

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		+	1st – 3rd February 1943
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		+	The Anti-Tank Circus from 88 Anti-Tank Regiment commenced a comprehensive tour of all three Infantry Battalions.
		+
		+	4th February 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade Commander gave a lecture to all Officers and Anti-Tank NCOs in the Brigade on British and German Anti-Tank principles at 17:00 hours at YSTRAD CAMP.
		+
		+	5th February 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade and Battalion Intelligence Sections carried out a Weapon Training rehearsal in preparation for the 49 Division Exercise “FILLDYKE” and attended a lecture – an Introduction to the German Army.
		+
		+	7th February 1943
		+
		+	Exercise “FILLDYKE” was postponed.
		+
		+	8th February 1943
		+
		+	Parties commenced returning tentage to the Ordnance Dump from the Winter Base Camp at LLANDOVERY. The Staff Captain attended a conference at Divisional HQ regarding the preliminaries for G.H.Q. Home Forces Exercise “SPARTAN”.
		+
		+	9th – 11th February 1943
		+
		+	49 Division Signals Exercise “FANTOME” took place, involving the complete Brigade and Battalion HQs. The exercise commenced in the ABERGAVENNY area and concluded in the area of HEREFORD.
		+
		+	12th February 1943
		+
		+	A conference took place on Exercise “FANTOME” attended by the Brigade Commander and C.Os. at THE BARN, WHITNEY.
		+
		+	Unit Anti-Tank Platoons shot both full charge and sub-calibre rounds on the Royal Artillery Range at SENNYBRIDGE.
		+
		+	14th – 18th February
		+
		+	The delayed 49 Division Exercise “FILLDYKE” took place – principally to practise Royal Engineers in bridging operations. Brigade and Battalion Intelligence Sections were used as “enemy” with the objective of keeping all Royal Engineer movements under continuous observations.
		+
		+	The Brigade Commander and C.Os. proceeded on a reconnaissance of the area for Exercise “SPARTAN”.
		+
		+	19th – 26th February 1943
		+
		+	Concentrated efforts were made to complete all preparations for Exercise “SPARTAN”. 20 – 30 mile route marches were performed by all units. New equipment – especially Signals and Motor Transport – arrived. All Officers and NCOs became acquainted with the MARCO Code system.
		+
		+	27th February 1943
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		+	The Brigade Group left the CARMARTHEN area at 05:30 hours and stayed the night at LEDBURY.
		+
		+	28th February 1943
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		+	The Brigade Group was moving into the concentration area “SPARTAN” awaiting the notification of zero hour. at HAZLEMERE CAMP, HIGH WYCOMBE
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		+
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