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Subjects discussed are Special Characters of Trench Warfare; Siting and Construction of Trenches; Occupation and Relief of Trenches and General Trench Routine; Organization of a Trench Line and Action in case of Attack; Notes on the Attack in Trench Warfare.

These notes were produced by the General Staff (Intelligence) at GHQ BEF in May 1918 and they provide an interesting commentary on thirty-four active (i.e. in existence prior to the outbreak of war) divisions that at one time or other faced the BEF on the Western Front. The details given include the original composition of the division and a year by year summary of its activities, sometimes with casualty figures, and an assessment of its fighting quality. Any changes in composition are also noted. In each case the name of the GOC is given.

Originally published in 1944. From the foreword: "This report on the Air-Borne Invasion of Crete is believed to be of such importance to the Armed Forces of the United States that it is reproduced in its entirety and given a wide distribution. It amplfies Special Bulletin No. 35, subject: "The Battle of Crete,May 20 -June 1, 1941", issued October 15, 1941. Much of the material in this report was gained from persons who were on Crete at the time of the attack. Generally their names have been deleted.". Please note this a high quality, carefully cleaned up of an archive document and while many...