In early September 1942 B Squadron which consisted of two LRDG half-patrols under the command of Major John Richard Easonsmith, left their Egyptian base at Faiyum with orders to "Cause the maximum amount of damage and disturbance to the enemy".
I starten af september 1942 forlod to patruler under kommando af major J. R. Easonsmith deres ægyptiske base ved Faiyum med ordre om at "gøre mest mulig skade og forstyrrelse for fjenden".