  OPORDER FOR: TF TURNER (2nd Bn, 7th Motor Bde (+), 1st Armoured Division) 
               El Alamein, Egypt.  27 October, 1942.

                             1.  SITUATION
a) FRIENDLY:  In the inital step of our offensive, XXX Corps infantry has
   generally gained the OXALIC phase line.  The 1st Armoured Division is
   continuing the attack to the west in the areas of the SNIPE and 
   WOODCOCK positions, passing through the 51st (Highland) and 9th 
   (Australian) Division sectors.  
   TF TURNER is in a defensive postion approximately 1000 meters SE of
   SNIPE positon.  The 24th Armoured Brigade (10th Armoured Division) is 
   in reserve postion 1000 meters ENE of TF TURNER, after taking losses 
   in support of TF TURNER perimeter earlier this morning.  The 2nd 
   Armoured Brigade (1st Armoured Division) is attacking towards objective
   WOODCOCK, and is now located vic KIDNEY RIDGE - 2000 meters ENE of 
   TF TURNER.
b) ENEMY:  Tank elements of the Italian "Littorio" Division have been 
   identified vic HILL 37 - approximately 1000 meters to the south of TF 
   TURNER.  The 21st Panzer Division has been placed within 3 KM to the 
   north of TF TURNER, and appears to be preparing to attack towards 
   the east in the direction of KIDNEY RIDGE.  The enemy is at 50% or less
   strength, with a low supply level.  Morale is moderate.
c) WEATHER:  The weather will be hot and clear, dust leves are high.
d) TERRAIN: The terrain is open and flat.
e) ATTACHMENTS:  239th AT Battery (6 pdr)  6 guns.
f) DETACHMENTS:  None.

                              2.  MISSION
TF TURNER will hold its present position and prevent enemy attacks eastward 
at all costs. 

                             3.  EXECUTION
Enemy tanks should be engaged at 1000 meters range.  Becasue most of the
guns are dug in, they will be hard for the enemy to spot and destroy, 
especially if friendly rifle fire can force the enemy tanks to button up.

                          4.  SERVICE SUPPORT
Units initially carry normal ammo basic load.  There will be no
ammo/fuel resupply.  Conserve ammunition as much as possible.

                         5.  COMMAND AND SIGNAL
Normal command delays are in effect.  TF TURNER HQ located in the center 
of the perimeter.  1st Armoured Division HQ located vic GRID 868294.

