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of the attack or its strengths and no defensive positions had been prepared.

Details at Transport Lines held up the enemy while the Transport was being

got ready for withdrawal. Transport moved to Fins 15 minutes after rst

warning and got away with total casualties of 1 horse killed by Machine

Gun re. Details of all Transport’s held up the enemy until the arrival of

Tanks, dismounted Cavalry and the Guards who attacked and drove the

enemy back. Casualties, other ranks A Company 1 killed, 1 wounded and

1 missing. B Company 1 killed and 14 wounded. C Company 3 wounded.