Development
In mid-1918, with the ending of the German Spring Offensive, the Australian troops started to conduct offensive patrols into no man's land. As the front lines (post the German Spring Offensive) lacked fortifications and were non-continuous, it was discovered that the patrols could infiltrate the German outpost line and approach the outposts from behind. In this manner, the outposts could be taken quickly, and with minimal force. This tactic was first reported as being used on 5 April 1918 by the 5th Division, however within a few months all five of the Australian divisions (and the New Zealand Division) were using the tactic. A similar tactic was used in Messines in 1917, referred to as "prospecting". Likewise, an earlier trench-raid was made near Messines on 16 November 1915 by Canadians.
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