200 yards beyond the Brown line, when it will become stationary.
(c) At zero + 2 hours the creeping barrage will start 100 yards in front of the Brown line, and will advance at the rate of 50 yards a minute until it has passed 100 yards beyond the Blue line, when it will become stationary.
(d) Other permanent barrages are being arranged along certain sunken roads.
Tasks—
10. (a) The task of the Division is to press the attack through to the Blue line. A sufficient flow of troops will be maintained from zero onwards to ensure that the Brown line is strong and well supported.
(b) The attack on all objectives will be carried out by 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards on the right and 1st Bn. Irish Guards on the left.
The 2nd and 3rd Bns. Coldstream Guards will be in support under command of Lieut.-Colonel J. V. Campbell, D.S.O.
Method of Assault—
11. The assault will be carried out by leading battalions in two waves of 75 yards’ distance.
Action of Support Battalions—