Post by arthur3bums on Nov 19, 2007 18:34:13 GMT
All
In order to remember that tomorrow heralded a 'New dawn' in modern warfare......
Special Order No 6
1. Tomorrow the Tank Corps will have the chance for which it has been waiting for many months, to operate on good going in the van of the battle.
2. All that hard work and ingenuity can achieve has been done in the way of preparation.
3. It remains for unit commanders and for tank crews to complete the work by judgement and pluck in the battle itself.
4. In the light of past experience, I leave the good name of the Corps with great confidence in their hands.
5. I propose leading the attack of the centre division.
Hugh Ellis
19th Nov 1917 Commanding Tank Corps
Distribution: To Tank Commanders
To you all, happy Cambrai.
In order to remember that tomorrow heralded a 'New dawn' in modern warfare......
Special Order No 6
1. Tomorrow the Tank Corps will have the chance for which it has been waiting for many months, to operate on good going in the van of the battle.
2. All that hard work and ingenuity can achieve has been done in the way of preparation.
3. It remains for unit commanders and for tank crews to complete the work by judgement and pluck in the battle itself.
4. In the light of past experience, I leave the good name of the Corps with great confidence in their hands.
5. I propose leading the attack of the centre division.
Hugh Ellis
19th Nov 1917 Commanding Tank Corps
Distribution: To Tank Commanders
To you all, happy Cambrai.
