Kluge's forces—particularly the 7th Panzer Division—achieved a rapid breakthrough from their bridgehead in the following days; between 16–17 May Rommel captured 10,000 prisoners and 100 tanks, and wiped out the remainder of the French 9th Army at the expense of only 35 casualties.
Kluge jõud, eriti 7. tankidiviis, saavutas järgmistel päevadel oma sillapealt kiire läbimurde; 16.–17. mail sai Rommel 10 000 vangi ja 100 tanki ja hävitas ülejäänud Prantsuse 9. armee kaotaes ainult 35 meest.