The next morning the British forces tried a breach across the river. They were expecting armor support from the beach the next day, but the British commander decided to attack without them. So the soldiers of the 59th Reconnaissance Regiment pressed the attack. With them were a handful of Bren Carriers and a small number of Stuart Light tanks.
Some grim sights were reported that day. Lieutenant Richard Carson was caught on fire by an enemy flawthrower unit. He panicked and ran towards the reserves. He died of his wounds before any medical aid could be given.
The British troops fought for hours, but no breakthrough could be guaranteed by noon. As the minutes turned to hours, more and more cries for help could be heard. Corporal James Daneeka can be seen running towards the frontline, to recover any fallen troops. His actions on this day and the following two would later lead to his receiving of the Victoria Cross. Photo by war corospondent Arthur McWatt.
Another photo by Arthur McWatt. This shows a Stuart Light Tank engaging a german Sturmgeschütz IV, a vain attempt to push back the german defenders long enough to ensure a breakthrough. On the picture is also Lance Corporal Thomas Dreedle, running for cover still carrying his Bren light machine gun.
At 1700 Hours, there was still no breakthrough in sight, and forward troops reported that a German Panzer Division had entered the fierce battle. Decision was taken to once again retreat, while the 61st Field Regiment, Royal Artillery would give the retreating troops cover.
The germans considered to continue the push and break the british line, but when greeted with immense artillery shelling from the boys of the 61st, they retreated back to their lines, and once again made ready to continue the bloody fighting the next day....
