Background 9 December 1996
"In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility:
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger;"
Henry V, Shakespeare
Date
9 December 1996 (D Day).
Location
British I Corps operational area.
Weather
Temperature: 32 F / 0 C
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 9 mph / 14.5 kmh SE
Wind chill: 24.3 F / -4.3 C
Precipitation: 0
Conditions: Mostly cloudy.
Events (1st edition timeline)
British 3rd Armoured Division crosses the inter-German border along Canadian 4th Mechanized Brigade Group. Gazelle and Lynx helicopters from 1st Regiment AAC provide close support for the advance. Additional artillery support is provided by elements of British 1st (BAOR) Artillery Brigade.