12. RUWEISAT RIDGE 2. JULY 21, 1942

The so-called First Battle of El Alamein continues...

Despite losses (particularly to the New Zealanders) in the last week on Ruweisat Ridge another attack is planned to be spearheaded by the 6th New Zealand Brigade (and some elements of the decimated 4th and 5th Brigades) who will attack from Stuka Wadi towards Deir El Mreir, while your men will attack west along Ruweisat Ridge with Deir El Shein as your objective. Your orders are to clear a path through the mines so that the newly-arrived (and inexperienced) 23rd Armoured Brigade can pass through and attack north west towards the coast.

The combined attack by you and the New Zealanders will be given tank and air support.

