Desert Rat - more info about my Dad

Hi

8 Army

Gus

 

Colin.

A bit more to get your head around. The infantry called a group of companies a battalion. The artillery called a group of batteries a regiment. The cavalry called a group of squadrons a regiment too.

An infantry battalion had six companies in it. A Headquarters Company administered the battalion, a Support Company provided all the specialists - mortars, anti-tank, assault pioneer and reconnaissance and four Rifle Companies full of soldiers with rifles, machine guns and bayonets provided the face to face killing.

That is enough for now!

Regards

Frank

 

Thanks Frank.
Sorry Gus couldn't get the link to load the page!

 

Hi Frank

Try the link again.

8 Army

The order of battle website can be a little hit or miss.

When it works, its very informative.

Gus

 

Thanks Gus