The Problem
Situation No. 3:
Captain M gave the following verbal orders to the platoon leaders at (s):
“Company —— has encountered heavy fire from (t). It will attack at (u) by building up a firing line at (v), and having a platoon attack in the direction of (w). A red rocket fired by this platoon will indicate the beginning of the attack.
“The Stokes mortar will lay down a barrage in front of the platoon advancing in the direction of (w). The one-pounder will engage any hostile machine guns.
“This company supports the attack.
“Firing positions:
“First platoon, the crest of this hill from 50 yards to the right of this point to 150 yards to the right of this point.
“Second platoon, the crest of this hill from 50 yards to the left of this point to 150 yards to the left of this point.
“Targets: