On 10 December, 16 Infantry Brigade was brought forward from the 4th Indian Division reserve and with elements of 11th Indian Brigade under command were sent forward in lorries to attack Sidi Barrani.
Den 10. december blev 16. infanteribrigade bragt frem fra 4. indiske divisions reserve, og sammen med elementer af 11. indiske brigade blev den sendt fremad i lastbiler for at angribe Sidi Barrani.