Мерса-Матрух
118,000 men and 17,600 vehicles required of supplies per day. The railway was extended from Mersa Matruh to Bir Mischeifa, and a water pipeline was extended forward of Mersa Matruh. Over of water was stored in the forward area, and three forward bases were stocked with over of stores. The transport engaged in stocking the forward bases alone consumed per day.