Troops of the 19th  Regiment discovered the advance and managed to repulse the British, then found that the German troops on the other side of the orchard had retired. Constant artillery, mortar and machine-gun fire swept the top of Hill 112 and made it untenable for both sides and positions below the crest, where troops could assemble for an attack, were frequently bombarded.
The 19th Regiment successfully repelled British forces after discovering their advance.  Meanwhile, German troops on the other side of the orchard had retreated. Intense artillery, mortar, and machine-gun fire bombarded Hill 112, making it unsafe for both sides and hindering troop movements.