The two platoons on the flanks put up equally fierce resistance until they were overwhelmed, 1st Border made three attempts to retake this pivotal last ground but failed to do so.
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The loss of this position meant that the Driel-Heveadorp convey crossing, which the Poles had intended to commandeer later in the day, was now in German hands. In addition, the base of the Perimeter along the Rhine had been cut to a mere seven hundred yards, less than half(prenominal) of its original length. This placed the entire Division in insecurity as they would surely be defeated if forced absent from the riverbank. This dire prospect was made safe, however, by Major Charles Breese, who regroup the survivors, amounting to an under-strength platoon, into what became known as the Breeseforce, and placed them in a wet defensive position (Map Ref 23) which the Germans were very reluctant to quarrel for the remainder of the Battle.
The Breeseforce also consisted of two depleted platoons of A Company, No.17 Platoon of C Company the 2nd South Staffords, and a small force of paratroopers.
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1st Border were also heavily engaged on Thursday, beginning with the heavy mortaring of A, C and D Companies. In the north-west, A Company (Map Ref 16) were thrice attacked by infantry during the day and again at night, by which time their ammo was nearly spent and so they held their fire until the enemy was safe 30 yards from their positions, whereupon they inflicted heavy casualties and broke up the attack. In the focalise of the Battalions position, C Company (Map Ref 20) were similarly assaulted from their front, however their position became...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com
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