The Italian "Modena" Division attacked toward Castillon beginning on 22 June 1940 as part of an advance on Sospel, but was unable to advance before the armistice of 25 June. Italian troops attacked the "avants-postes" at Pierre-Pontue and Scuvion, but were discouraged by fire from Castillon itself on the 22nd. Further action took place the next day around the "avants-postes", which were supported by fire from Ouvrage Barbonnet and Ouvrage Mont Agel as well as Castillon.