Immediately after their attacks, the British had made time to establish a defence in depth, behind standing barrages, in dry clear weather, with increased air support over the battlefield, for counter-attack reconnaissance, contact patrols and ground-attack operations.
The British had made time to establish a defence in depth in dry clear weather. This was behind standing barrages. This was immediately after their attacks. This was with increased air support over the battlefield contact patrols. This was for counter-attack reconnaissance. This was with ground-attack operations. This was for counter-attack reconnaissance.