The 21st Army Group was advancing towards Caen when they suddenly met heavy resistance in form of german infantry supported by light armor.
The british troops soon crumbled under the pressure of the fierce german counterattack, and retreated across the river to put up a forward base of operations.
To avenge their fallen comrades, the british artillery pounded the german positions, causing much damage to the germans, but with few casualties. Both sides stayed on their side of the river during the night while preparing for the coming battle....
