In the Western Desert Force (now XIII Corps), the 6th Australian Division was fully equipped and had lost few casualties, but the 7th Armoured Division had been operating for eight months, had worn out its mechanical equipment and was withdrawn to refit.
The 6th Australian Division was fully equipped. This was in the Western Desert Force (now XIII Corps). The 6th Australian Division had lost few casualties. This was in the Western Desert Force (now XIII Corps). The 7th Armoured Division had been operating for eight months. The 7th Armoured Division had worn out its mechanical equipment. The 7th Armoured Division was withdrawn to refit.