These areas will be selected in liaison with Tank Commanders and with the 2nd and 3rd Australian Divisions respectively, to prevent movement to them clashing with the approach march of these divisions and that of the Tanks.
This requires careful co-ordination between each pair of Divisions and Tank Commanders.
(b) Command.—At zero plus four hours, responsibility for the battle front will pass to G.O.C., 5th Australian Division, in the right sector, and to G.O.C., 4th Australian Division, in the left sector.
(c) The Advance.—5th and 4th Australian Divisions will time their advance so that the leading troops cross the first objective (green line) at zero plus four hours.
(d) From zero plus four hours the advance will be continued under the conditions of open warfare.
Battle Instructions No. 8
ROADS
1. A map is forwarded herewith showing the organization of the road system in the captured territory.
2. The Chief Engineer will issue the necessary instructions for the preparation of these roads for traffic.
3. All light traffic which is capable of moving across country will do so and will avoid main roads.