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War Diary

1918-01-02
Regiment 2/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Rosieres
Entry An all day scheme under the direction of the Commanding Officer was carried out by the Battalion. The morning's work consisted of two phases:- 1. The relief of troops who had advanced and taken up a position but were not entrenched. 2. Withdrawal from an entrenched position under an overwhelming enemy attack - Reorganisation in support line and counter attack. The afternoon's programme was chiefly training for Officers who had to make a detailed reconnaissance of the ground worked over during the morning 's scheme and supply:- 1. A sketch of dispositions. 2. A detailed Table of Work.