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Sunday, 3 October 2010
The Battle of Broodseinde, Belgium, 4 October 1917, Outline
Topic: BatzWF - Westn Front

The Battle of Broodseinde

Belgium, 4 October 1917

Outline

 

Broodseinde with four German shells exploding near the Australian trenches.

 

Broodseinde, fought on 4 October 1917, was the next operation launched by the British Second Army as part of the Third Battle of Ypres after Polygon Wood (q.v.). In an operation involving twelve divisions advancing on a front of thirteen kilometres, the centre comprised I and II Anzac Corps fighting side by side for the first time. The former had been sideslipped about three kilometres north, so that its front now lay opposite the village of Broodseinde, and If Anzac was brought into the line on its left. Along slightly more than 4.5 kilometres of front there were now four Anzac divisions in line, in order from left to right (north to south): New Zealand, 3rd, 2nd and 1st Australian. While the New Zealanders faced Abraham Heights, the Australians had as their objective the main ridge which adjoined these at Broodseinde.

 

Trench map of the Broodseinde region.

 

Fearing that the fine weather which had accompanied operations over the preceding fortnight might change, preparations for the attack were hurried forward. On the night before the scheduled start, rain began to fall; it was, however, decided to persist with the planned advance. At dawn on the 4th, 40 minutes before the scheduled start-time at 6 a.m., the 1st and 2nd Divisions were suddenly assailed by a mortar barrage which fell on the shell-holes where they were waiting. Although considerable casualties were suffered in this bombardment, the troops could only wait it out.

Precisely at 6 a.m. the British barrage descended, whereupon the Australians rose to their feet and advanced - only to be met by a line of troops from the German 212th Regiment which also jumped to their feet at that moment 30 metres away. These had been in the process of advancing behind their own barrage in an attempt to recapture some of the ground earlier lost. The Germans hesitated momentarily, evidently disconcerted to find themselves confronted by a bigger attack than their own. The Australians opened fire with their Lewis guns and the enemy promptly broke, pursued by the waves of attackers.

Following the usual stiff fighting around pillboxes, the Australians gained all their objectives on the ridge - though at the cost of 6,500 men: the New Zealanders suffered a further 1,700 casualties. Along the whole line the attack had been successful, thereby giving the British their first glimpse of the Flemish lowlands since May 1915.

 

Broodseinde Ridge overlooking Ypres.

 

Extracted from the book produced by Chris Coulthard-Clark, Where Australians Fought - The Encyclopaedia of Australia's Battles, Allen and Unwin, Sydney, 1998, pp. 132-133.



Additional References cited by Chris Coulthard-Clark:

C.E.W. Bean, (1933), The Australian Imperial Force in France 1917,  Sydney: Angus & Robertson.

P.A. Pedersen, (1985), Monash as Military Commander, Carlton, Vic.: Melbourne University Press.

 

Further Reading:

The Battle of Broodseinde, Belgium, 4 October 1917

The Battle of Broodseinde, Belgium, 4 October 1917, Roll of Honour

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Citation: The Battle of Broodseinde, Belgium, 4 October 1917, Outline

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Tuesday, 5 October 2010 12:29 PM EADT
Saturday, 2 October 2010
The Battle of Khan Kusseir, Syria, 2 October 1918, Contents
Topic: BatzP - Khan Kusseir

The Battle of Khan Kusseir

Syria, 2 October 1918

Contents

 

The last Australian horse mounted cavalry charge in history.

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The Battle of Khan Kusseir, Syria, 2 October 1918, Outline

 

 

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Citation: The Battle of Khan Kusseir, Syria, 2 October 1918, Contents

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Friday, 1 October 2010
The Liberation of Damascus, Palestine, 1 October 1918, Contents
Topic: BatzP - Damascus

The Liberation of Damascus

Palestine, 1 October 1918

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The Liberation of Damascus, Palestine, 1 October 1918, Outline

 

 

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Citation: The Liberation of Damascus, Palestine, 1 October 1918, Contents

Posted by Project Leader at 2:03 PM EADT
Updated: Saturday, 2 October 2010 7:03 PM EADT
The Battle of Khan Kusseir, Syria, 2 October 1918, Outline
Topic: BatzP - Khan Kusseir

The Battle of Khan Kusseir

Syria, 2 October 1918

Outline

 

Regimental standard the 46th Turkish Infantry Regiment captured at Khan Kusseir.

 

The last Australian horse mounted cavalry charge in history.

0515 Hogan, Lieutenant LR, reported a large column of infantry moving north one mile east of Regimental bivouac. Doubt existed as to whether they were enemy or part of Sherifian Army. A mounted patrol from A Squadron was immediately dispatched to investigate and report and message signalled to Brigade headquarters reporting presence of column about 2000 strong and asking for information. B and C Squadrons were ordered to turn out in light fighting order mounted.

0530 A few shots were heard from direction of column and shortly after a galloper from 8th Light Horse Regiment standing patrol came in hurriedly along the road and reported that the column was enemy infantry. Remainder of Regiment less heavy packs was now ordered out.

Reconnoitring patrol had now returned and confirmed 8th Light Horse Regiment galloper's report.

 

Map of the region around Khan Kusseir.

 

0545 The Regiment less heavy packs moved out to attack. Just after moving following messages received from Brigade Headquarters: - Believed to be Germans and move out at once and investigate 8th Light Horse Regiment and machine guns will be ready for support you if required." With B Squadron in advance and Sharp, Lieutenant RC; and, his troop from A Squadron as right flank guard the Regiment moved at 0545 at a fast trot north east along main road for about half a mile then swung towards the left through the vineyards. The rear of enemy column was now observed about one mile ahead on main road. The Regiment by increasing the pace and moving towards the foothills rapidly gained on the enemy who had by now mounted several machine guns and pushed out several small parties to his left flank to endeavour to hold up our advance. Although the Regiment came under machine gun and rifle fire the enemy failed to check the speed of our advance the Regiment soon reaching a favourable position about one mile from left flank and opposite centre of enemy column.

 

5th Light Horse Brigade marching through the Khan Ayash pass.

 

0700 Orders were now issued for A Squadron to move rapidly whilst B Squadron took up a position dismounted and brought fire to bear on to centre of enemy column. Regimental Headquarters was established about in Water Channel and touch gained by heliograph with Brigade.

0735 Regimental Headquarters moved to B Squadron position leaving a signal station to maintain touch with Brigade. A and C Squadron were now observed to be ahead of enemy cavalry advanced guard and to be swinging in towards main road to seize Khan Ayash and Khurbet i Asafur thus completely cutting off all chances of enemy retreat. About this time the head of main column of enemy seemed to be in a state of uncertainty and their leaders appeared to be conferring. Simultaneous with the final movement of A and C Squadron remainder of Regiment under orders from Daly, Major TJ mounted, drew swords and charged the main column detaching a small party from B Squadron to gallop around the rear of enemy. The combined movement was entirely successful. The main column surrendered before our troops reached them. A and C Squadron with drawn swords quickly charged the enemy advanced troops composed mostly of cavalry. A Squadron seized the pass and captured two 745mm guns near Khurbet i Asafur. The whole enemy force amounting to 91 officers, 515 cavalry, 1064 infantry, six Germans, 26 machine guns, one mounted gun [No. F7524], two 7.5 cm M15 GKM guns, twelve automatic rifles, 254 rifles, 285 animals was captured within one hour of the Regiment moving from bivouac at Khan Kusseir, approximately seven miles. Amongst the officers captured was the Divisional Commander who defended Shunet Nimrin against our attacks in May 1918. The Regimental Standard of the 46th Regiment was captured. Personnel captured belonged mostly to 45th Regiment.

 

Machine Guns captured after the battle.

 

The rapidity of movement contributed largely to the success of the operation but much credit is due to both Charley, Major WT; and, Bleechmore, Major C, for the skilful manner in which they manoeuvred their Squadrons in so quickly seizing Khan Ayash and the main road entering the pass at Khurbet i Asafur. Also Daly, Major TJ, for ordering charge and Shaw, Lieutenant OJ, for quick issue of orders.

0800 Freebairn, Lieutenant DT, with troop escorted the prisoners to Brigade Headquarters. After the past strenuous fortnight the horses responded to this additional test with wonderful vigour. Ground over which the Regiment advanced was fairly rough and covered with small loose stones. Except for a few small dry wadis the line of advance was devoid of cover. When main column surrendered Smyth, 902 Signaller RN; and, Halliday, 1258 Signaller NC, were moving back to Regimental Headquarters signal station when they encountered a party of the enemy composed of three Germans and 35 Turks taking up a position within a few hundred yards of the signal station. A German officer was mounting an automatic rifle when Smyth and Halliday with great gallantry under bomb fire rushed the German officer taking his pistol and fired into the enemy and seized the automatic rifle. The enemy were so surprised that they surrendered in a body. This promptness of action prevented the enemy obtaining reverse fire on to the portion of the Regiment guarding the main column of prisoners.

0900 After collecting the captured war material into one dump the Regiment returned to bivouac at Khan Kusseir.

1400 A Squadron moved out to reconnoitre country for stragglers six miles east of bivouac. They returned at 1700 reporting country clear of enemy. Our casualties for the day - one man accidentally injured [crushed by his horse which was shot under him] Animals - one ride killed, four rides wounded.

 

9th LHR men at the Khan Ayash wall and gate.

 

Extracted from the 9th Light Horse Regiment war Diary.

 

 

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Citation: The Battle of Khan Kusseir, Syria, 2 October 1918, Outline

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EADT
Updated: Tuesday, 5 October 2010 4:53 PM EADT
The British Army, Contents
Topic: AIF - DMC - British

The British Army

Contents

 

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The Nature of the British Army prior to 1914

The Nature of the British Army prior to 1914, Something old, something new, Part 1

The Nature of the British Army prior to 1914, Eight 'undred fightin' Englishmen, the Colonel, and the Band, Part 2

The Nature of the British Army prior to 1914, Down in the lead with the wheel at the flog, Part 3

The Nature of the British Army prior to 1914, With the rank and pay of a Sapper, Part 4

The Nature of the British Army prior to 1914, Blow the trumpet, draw the sword, Part 5

The Nature of the British Army prior to 1914, As rations came to hand, Part 6

 
MacMunn, G. & Falls, C., Military operations: Egypt and Palestine, (London 1930)
EEF Order of Battle, April 1916.
Part 1, General Headquarters
Part 2, Australian and New Zealand Mounted Division
Part 3, IX Corps
Part 4, 42nd (East Lancashire) Division
Part 5, 54th (East Anglian) Division
Part 6, II Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Part 7, 4th Australian Division
Part 8, 5th Australian Division
Part 9, 11th Division
Part 10, No. 3 Section Canal Defences
Part 11, Western Frontier Force
Part 12, North-Western Section
Part 13, South-Western Section
Part 14, General Headquarters Troops
Part 15, Lines of Communication Defence Troops

 

EEF Order of Battle, April 1917.

Part 1, General Headquarters

Part 2, Eastern Force

Part 3, 52nd (Lowland) Division

Part 4, 53rd (Welsh) Division

Part 5, 54th (East Anglian) Division

Part 6, 74th (Yeomanry) Division

Part 7, Desert Column

Part 8, Australian and New Zealand Mounted Division

Part 9, Imperial Mounted Division

Part 10, Northern Canal Section

Part 11, Delta and Western Force

Part 12, Alexandria District

Part 13, General Headquarters Troops

Part 14, Southern Canal Section

Part 15, Lines of Communication Units

 

Falls, C, Military Operations Egypt and Palestine from June 1917 to the end of the war, Part II

EEF Order of Battle, October 1917. 

Part 1, General Headquarters

Part 2, Desert Mounted Corps

Part 3, XX CORPS

Part 4, XXI CORPS

Part 5, General Headquarters Troops

 

EEF Order of Battle, September 1918.  

Part 1, General Headquarters 

Part 2,  Desert Mounted Corps

Part 3,  XX CORPS

Part 4,  XXI CORPS

Part 5, Chaytor's Force

Part 6, General Headquarters Troops

 

History in the Sinai and Palestine

el Qatiya, 23 April 1916

Official British War History
Egypt in the Spring of 1916
The Advance into Sinai 
The Affair of Qatiya
The Composition of the Turkish Force at Qatiya
Sir A. Murray's Appreciation

British War Diaries

52nd (Lowland) Division, War Diary Account

 

Romani, 4-5 August 1916

Official British War History  

The British Occupation of Romani 
The Turkish Advance
The Turkish Attack on The 4th August 
The Pursuit on The 5th August 
The end of the pursuit 
The Results of the Battle 
Turkish and German Forces Engaged 
Distribution of E.E.F., 27 July 1916 
The State of The Royal Flying Corps in Egypt at the time of the Battle of Romani 
The Evacuation of the Wounded

British War Diaries

42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division War Diary Account

125th Infantry Brigade War Diary Account

126th Infantry Brigade War Diary Account

127th Infantry Brigade War Diary Account

52nd (Lowland) Division, War Diary Account

157th Infantry Brigade War Diary Account

157th Infantry Brigade War Diary Account, Appendix- The Mass Heatstroke March

 

 
Magdhaba, 23 December 1916
Official British War History  
Falls Account
British War Diaries 
52nd (Lowland) Division
156th Brigade
 
Rafa, 9 January 1916
Official British War History   
Falls Account
British War Diaries  
Commander Royal Artillery, War Diary Account 
5th Mounted Brigade, War Diary Account  
Medical Services
RAMC, EEF, Unit History, Account

 

Beersheba

Official British War History 

Falls - the British Infantry

Falls - the fall of Beersheba

British War Diaries 

The Battle of Beersheba, Palestine, 31 October 1917, 20th Corps, War Diary Account

 

 

Rolls of Honour

British Forces, EEF, Roll of Honour

Lest We Forget

 

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The British Army

British Forces, EEF, Roll of Honour

British Army involvement with the Desert Mounted Corps

 


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