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1944-11-25
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Tripoli, Syria
Entry [25 - 27th] The battalion moved by road to the M.W.T.C. at TRIPOLI, SYRIA. The exercise began on the morning of the 27th NOV. The object of the exercise was to practise a brigade and supporting arms, in the occupation of a defensive position in mountainous country, and in a subsequent pursuit of a withdrawing enemy and the attack on a mountain feature. From this battalion point of view the exercise was a success and all ranks, especially the R.A. reinforcements benefited from it. Reference to Appendices: For details of move see Appendix 'G'. [Signed] E.A. Hefford Lieut-Colonel Commanding, 2nd Bn. The Wiltshire Regiment. (Duke of Edinburgh's)