1st Belgian Infantry Brigade (Piron) stopped at Fiquefleur
At dawn on August 25, the infantry penetrates deep into Honfleur, but is stopped at Fiquefleur by automatic and antitank fire. The Belgian infantry is soon joined by the the armoured cars of VERHAEGE's Troop, who provide vital supporting fire wih their machine guns. However, one of VERHAEGE's vehicles is hit, wounding the commander and killing the driver, Private VAN DEN BROECK. During the morning, the Brigade concentrates on Honfleur. The crowd demonstrates its joy at be freed, but also its anger. The artillery is in position in Quitteville.
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