State of Equipment Issued

We had no field or anti-tank artillery, but for a matter of fact neither had any other British formation. We had, however, an adequate amount of arms and equipment:

Per Battalion—

• 18 Bren guns

• 10 Boys [anti-tank] rifles

• 3 Bren carriers

• 25 per cent of unit transport

We had, however, two complete Bus Companies which could move our whole force at one lift.