On D-day, the mission assigned to the 50th British Infantry division, commanded by General Graham, was to conquer Bayeux. Then they had to establish a continuous front line, with the Americans on their left and the Canadians on their right. On 6 June 1944, two companies of the 1st Hampshire, 231st Infantry Brigade, landed east of Arromanches, in Gold Beach sector. After the raging battle of the beach, the Special tanks "flail" cracked the gate open in German defences. The British troops progressed inland westward, and encountered strong resistance in front of Le Hamel, or WN 37. Whereas the 1st Hampshire B Company captured Asnelles about midday, the British fought furiously to take up Le Hamel position at 4 p. m. By evening of 6 June, losses of the 1st Hampshire will amount to more than 180 killed soldiers.