(i) |
The need for a properly designed armoured bulldozer, already
evident from the
Orsogna battles, was again and even more forcefully
demonstrated. In Cassino it was seldom possible to use unarmoured
mechanical equipment, and bulldozers drew fire on themselves and on the
troops in their locality.
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(ii) |
The use of standard types of mine detector in clearing large
numbers of non-metallic mines was shown to be impracticable under
assault conditions. Flail tanks or mine gapping charges were necessary.
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(iii) |
The erection of Bailey bridges in full view and within close range
of the enemy was expensive: some less conspicuous form of assault bridging
was sought.
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(iv) |
Closer liaison between artillery and engineers was believed to be
necessary. To give the engineers the protection which they need for special
tasks, it was suggested that in certain circumstances the presence of a
Forward Observation Officer with a working party of engineers might
reduce casualties and save time over the task.
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