Third Army continued its advance through the Hindenburg positions and across the Canal du Nord. On 8 October 62nd Bde supported XVII Corps in its attempt to encircle Cambrai from the south and compel its evacuation by the enemy. A harassing bombardment began on 6 October and continued intermittently until Zero hour at 04.30 on 8 October. 63rd (Royal Naval) Division took Niergnies and completed its task by the end of the day, despite counter-attacks.