| Instructions regarding War Diaries and Intelligence
Summaries are contained in F.S. Regs., Vol. 1.
and the Staff Manual respectively Title pages
will be prepared in manuscript. |
WAR DIARY or INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY |
Army Form C.2118 |
| Unit: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeo., R.A.C. | ||
| Month and Year: August 1944 | (Erase heading not required). | Commanding Officer: Lt.Col. A.B.J. Scott, M.C. |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | In the morning at first light the Regt. under 159 Bde advanced on the route Carville - Le Reculey. On arrival at Le Reculey patrols of the H.C.R. reported enemy on the main road ½ mile south. A. Sqn. took up defensive positions astride this main road to allow the remainder of the coln to pass through - A. Sqn. being joined by the Herefords. The Regt. then pushed on to the high ground in the area 6935, which they did without meeting opposition until their objective was reached, where once again there was a certain number of enemy tanks and infatry. After some delay these were dealt with and the high ground was taken over once again by the Herefords A. Sqn. rejoined B. Sqn. pushed on over the river at Burcy m.r. 6934 and on to the high ground 7133. C. Sqn. remained behind with the Herefords. This high ground was taken over by the Mons. B. Sqn. remaining with them whilst A. and C. Sqns. proceeded over the Vire Vassy main road. More opposition was encountered here from enemy tanks and infantry, and in the ensuing fighting one of our tanks was destroyed. During a raid by some of our Thunderbolts a further tank and scout car were put out of action. A certain amount of enenmy tpt was shot up on the road that evening. As certain amount of enemy tank and scout car were put out of action. A certain amount of enemy tpt was shot up on the road that evening. As the road was considered to be in full use by the enemy it was decided that one troop under command of Lieut. Bromlie A. Sqn. should remain in ambush near the road protected by one pln of the Mons. Remainder of A. & C. Sqns. withdrew for the night on to the high ground at 7033.Casualties - Nil. |
Source: 11th Armoured Division.
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