On 14 June, Auchinleck authorized Ritchie to withdraw from the Gazala line. The 2nd RTR/7/7 has been kept in reserve and is the only full strength regiment left in 8th Army. Their mission is to clear a path for the retreating 50th (Northumbrian) Division. It is known that the Italians have formed a blocking position along the trail. The strongpoint must be taken. You are strongly urged to counter-attack to the west, exploit the absence of German tanks and break through to Marsa Matruh.
On 14 June, Auchinleck authorized Ritchie to withdraw from the Gazala line. The 2nd RTR/7/7 has been kept in reserve and is the only full strength regiment left in 8th Army. Their mission is to clear a path for the retreating 50th (Northumbrian) Division. It is known that the Italians have formed a blocking position along the trail. The strongpoint must be taken. You are strongly urged to counter-attack to the west, exploit the absence of German tanks and break through to Marsa Matruh.