Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 452
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outlined future policy which was to the effect that the Corps objective is to be the line of the Somme from Peronne southwards divisions will be expected to remain in the line for some little time and will employ only one Brigade for the whole divisional front leap frogging remaining Brigades through as the advance continues. Went on from Corps to Daors where I met brigadiers and staffs and informed them of future role. 6th Bde. is to move forward tonight and take over line tomorrow night from 1st Aust. Divn. In afternoon went to Abbeville had arm dressed. Major Matthews will not allow splint to be removed during day. Saw Genl. Burgess and his staff at hospital. Stayed to dinner. 6th Bde. bussed forward and came under orders of 1st Division. Boche planes bombed Bertangles aerodrome inflicting 60 casualties.
Monday 26th Aug.
In morning attended conference at Corps Headquarters Genl. Birdwood being present. Corps Commander definitely allotted tasks to 2nd and 5th Divns. immediately after conference went on to 1st Divn. Headquarters while Major Borwick went to Brigade H Qrs. Genl. Birdwood to tea at Allonville at 4.30 bulk of divisional staff moved from Allonville to 1st Divn. headqua rters at just south Sailly Laurette. 6th Brigade moved into line and 5th Brigade group bussed forward to area vacated by the 6th Brigade. Command of divisional sector passed from G.O.C. 1st to 2nd at 10 p.m.
Tuesday 27th Aug.
At 10a.m. with Major Borwick went forward to Brigade H Qrs. and discussed situation generally with Genl. Robertson.