Opposition was not expected so only one battalion was chosen Choosing for the crossing Motion_directional : the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada ( Princess Louise 's ) , the Argylls .

The 3-inch mortars of the Argylls and the 4.2-inch mortars of the Rangers were in support Supporting but as low on ammunition as the artillery .

Finally , `` A '' Company of the Argylls , the Argyll scout platoon and one squadron of the SARs were moved Self_motion to a point north of the crossing Sending along the canal to provide Supply a diversion and to test Testing German defences in that area .