CAPTURED GERMAN DIVISIONAL ORDER
234 Div.
Div. H.Q.,
Abt. la. 2802.
21-8-18.
Divisional Order
1. According to information received from the Army we have repulsed 4½ English Divisions to-day. The enemy has been beaten and he knows it.
The enemy has reached the Achiet le Grand Boisleux Railway. New artillery positions have been located, large enemy concentrations and movement observed.
2. XVIII. Corps will retake the old main line of resistance.
For this operation the 234 Div.—under the orders of the 40th Div.—will attack with the 2nd Guards Res. Div.—under the orders of the 6th Bav. Res. Div.—on its left.
3. The infantry will be divided into three attacking groups under the command of Col. Reichart (Comdr. 88 Inf. Bde.).
Right attacking group.
Major v. Kluefer.