At the 10th of May, the Division saw retreating troops from the 11th division and covering cavalry units passing through its line, some already showing damage of Luftwaffe bombings. Apart from some strafing by German planes, the 6th was never seriously tested in its strong positions. The breakthrough at Eben-Emael necessitated an early retreat to the main line of resistance of the K-W Line. After a while, the 1st Carabiniers were summoned back to the Albert Canal to cover the general retreat alongside units of Group Ninitte and the Cavalry Division.