At first light the Regiment opened leaguer and took up defensive positions in the same area. One tank of C Sqn went up on a mine and lost a track. Shelling continued all morning.
At 1140 the Regiment moved to 904675 an area West of CHEUX where it took up defensive positions that had been held by 44th RTR. This area was far too crowded and good battle positions were impossible. At 2000 Tiger tanks were reported in the area GRANVILLE SUR ODON MOUEN. At about 1700 the Regiment moved cross country to an area SE of CHEUX at 915660 and towards nightfall a tank battle developed in the woods to our right but the Regiment was not involved. At last light harboured in area 92867