2nd Battle of El Alamein, 3rd The King’s Own Hussars, 31 October 1942.
… Lieutenant Colonel Farquhar received his orders …
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… Lieutenant Colonel Farquhar received his orders …
… it was a seriously depleted regiment that moved into the field …
… push forward a further mile so as to break the enemy …
… dig in for the day and wait until night to renew the attack …
… All such articles as might have been of value to the enemy were removed and frequencies …
… that all tanks had lost one track, as shelling began from both sides immediately …
… 2nd and 3rd Troops attacked, but the enemy gave in without a fight …
Herewith, as requested, an account of the action at Slonta on 17 Nov 42 …
… Capt Harari took over command of mixed force consisting of three Grants and one Stuart …