Another abbreviation question

Discussion in 'Royal Artillery' started by Chris C, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. Chris C

    Chris C Canadian

    "9 December 1944: One Tp (3) Valentines 47pr eqpt arrived at 333 Battery after reorg at G.R.O.A.T. "

    Source: 59 Anti Tank Regt


    G.R.O.A.T.? Is someone having us on? What on earth did this stand for?
     
  2. Blutto

    Blutto Banned

    Appears in two or three reports:

    19 December 1944: Regt move in Div convoy to area DIEPENBEEK ordered to hold there is cade of having to go into action against German counter offensive.
    Arrive DIEPENBEEK. RHQ, 235 & 236 Batteries conc in village. 233 Battery area HASSELT. 333 Battery (less one Tp at G.R.O.A.T.) conc at BEVE RST.
     
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