By 12 August, Thury-Harcourt was believed to have been evacuated. The final attack was launched by the 2nd Glosters who had to navigate steeply descending terrain into the town. On the outskirts they were heavily engaged by German artillery and gunfire.
By August 12th, it was believed that Thury-Harcourt had already been evacuated. The 2nd Glosters launched their final attack, navigating through steeply sloping land into the town. They faced heavy engagement from German artillery and gunfire near the outskirts.