The story
The 22nd found the Battalion once again on the move to Beit (location?, FV) where road blocks were once more set up but this time the enemy was retreating and reorganizing and no organized resistance was encountered. However, the advance detail of the unit upon entering the town of Le Failly made contact with a fairly large force of Germans and was forced to withdraw for reserves. The town was captured by Division Reserve and over 150 prisoners were taken.
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