 North of Livry, the leading 8th Hussar Cromwell tanks were knocked out by an anti-tank gun of the Panzer Lehr Division Escort Company; infantry and tanks were brought forward and cleared the position after two hours. On reaching the vicinity of La Mulotiere, Hinde halted for the night to disguise the objective as the 8th Hussar | Cromwells and 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussar armoured car regiment, reconnoitred the flanks. The 11th Hussars found no resistance on the right and linked with the 1st U.S. Infantry Division near Caumont and on the left flank, the 8th Hussars located elements of the Panzer-Lehr Division just under 2 miles (3.2 km) away.
