The Australian Victories in France in 1918

by Sir John Monash

6. Carrying Tanks are allotted as follows:

2nd and 3rd Australian Divisions—3 tanks each.

4th and 5th Australian Divisions—9 tanks each.

7. Orders for forming up and movement to the Start Line will be issued by G.O.C., 5th Tank Brigade.

Battalion Commanders detailed to Divisions will be responsible for all liaison duty in connection with the Tanks.

8. For tactical purposes Tanks will be placed under the command of Infantry Commanders to whose commands they are allotted.

Battle Instructions No. 5A
ASSEMBLY OF TANKS

1. Preliminary Movement.

Tanks will be assembled in concealed positions in the forward area under the orders of the 5th Tank Brigade prior to night Y/Z.

2. Advance to Start Line.