=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:
“First platoon, right half of enemy’s position at (_t_).
“Second platoon, left half of enemy’s position at (_t_).
“Platoon commanders will be responsible for lifting the fire so as
not to endanger the infantry.
“Signal me when ready to open fire and open fire on my signal.
“Battalion ammunition point 500 yards east of here in edge of woods.
Carts at disposal of platoon leaders.
“I shall be on the left of the 1st platoon.”
_Required_:
Actions of and orders actually issued by Lieutenant Y, commanding the
1st platoon.