Douglas Haig Bemersyde, 1st17 July 1918
Accepts Rawlinson's proposal for an offensive against the German salient near Amiens.
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Accepts Rawlinson's proposal for an offensive against the German salient near Amiens.
Develops plans for a limited surprise attack east of Amiens.
Tank Corps supports the opening attack with large numbers of armoured vehicles.
Commands the British Expeditionary Force as Rawlinson's Fourth Army attacks with Debeney's French First Army at Amiens.
Commands British Fourth Army during the surprise attack east of Amiens, with Australian and Canadian corps in the centre.
Air support helps protect the assault and disrupt German movement behind the front.
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