William Ambrose Cull letter diary, 1915-1918 - Page 225
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was the baby officer of the Bn.
Our position from the Tactical Situation is, I think almost everything that could be desired and I cannot conceive it possible that a force which undeniably has all such difficulties of transport, communication etc – that our enemy has could hope for success.
Air reconnoissance reports speak of enemy concentrated sixty mile off – a long way in the desert. Our outposts report small Bedouin Patrols on fast camels, reconnoitring to within four mile of Outpost line – I have hinted to the Colonel that I might be allowed to take a few men out at night with say 48 hours rations – get into a good position, then lay low, and try to bag them – I think nothing will come of it tho'. If this attack does come it can only last a few days – I hope that we do