| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Calcar, Germany |
| Entry | 1340hrs. Bn at 30 mins notice to move to CALCAR 0049 and 0050. 1635hrs. Bn move to occupy CALCAR - believed to be clear of enemy. 1648hrs. Bn Axis - MOYLAND - CALCAR Rd cratered at 983508 and is impassable to all vehs. Marching tps continue on this axis. All vehicles diverted on route to NORTH. 1730hrs. All bridges leading to CALCAR (on WESTERN side) blown, except for bridge at 003504 (badly cratered approach). Vehicles delayed by suspected mines at 993507. 1830hrs. All Coys in CALCAR. NO opposition. Bn HQ est 001498. Loosely laid TELLERMINES found in fairly large numbers. About 15Regel mines met. Pnrs start clearing. RE called for through Bde. Vehicles temporarily concentrated in Bn HQ area. 2120hrs. 17 PW taken. All identified as from 6 PARA DIV. 2130hrs. SITREP. "A" Coy 004499, "B" Coy 002500, "C" Coy 005495, "D" Coy 003502, "S" Coy 0002498. Bn HQ 001498. |
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