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Victory calling evolution of operational
command an infantry Battalion experienceA
General without a telephone was to all practical
purposes impotent a lay figure dressed in
uniform, deprived of eyes, arms and ears
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7th Bn casualties 1 July 1916
COMPANY STRENGTH CASUALTIES
A 140 108 77
B 160 70 43
C 177 80 45
D 131 61 46
TOTAL 608 319 52
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Casualty Comparison
1917 Sailly Saillisel. Battalion strength 330 all ranks. 1917 Sailly Saillisel. Battalion strength 330 all ranks. 1917 Sailly Saillisel. Battalion strength 330 all ranks. 1917 Sailly Saillisel. Battalion strength 330 all ranks.
KILLED WOUNDED MISSING
OFFICERS 4 2
OTHER RANKS 68 118 4
TOTAL 72 120 4
CASUALTIES IN TOTAL 59.93
1916 Fricourt 1916 Fricourt 1916 Fricourt 1916 Fricourt
COMPANY STRENGTH CASUALTIES
A 140 108 77
B 160 70 43
C 177 80 45
D 131 61 46
TOTAL 608 319 52
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Victory calling evolution of operational
command an infantry Battalion experienceA
General without a telephone was to all practical
purposes impotent a lay figure dressed in
uniform, deprived of eyes, arms and ears