THE OBJECTIVES OF GROUP NORTH
The 1st Infantry Division must eliminate the German lines of defence (Frankenstellung, Preussenstellung, Bayernstellung and Klerken Riegel) and then advance over the ridge between Klerken and Houthulst to Zarren.
After the breakthrough of the German positions (Frankenstellung, Preussenstellung and Bayernstellung), the 7th Infantry Division has to take over the strongly fortified Forest of Houthulst.
On the first day of the liberation offensive, the 10th Infantry Division has to take control of the village of Woumen and the area south of Diksmuide in order to protect the left flank of the 1st Infantry Division in its advance to Klerken. Blankaart Castle is therefore an important objective.