We managed to overwhelm the Italian defenders and seize good jump-off positions. Sadly, the British Armour refused to attack at night and instead waited for the morning. This gave the enemy time to bring up reinforcements, including the German 164th Leichte Division and 21st Panzer Division. When the British crossed their start line the next morning, they were greeted by heavy German and Italian fire from the surrounding hills. We failed to penetrate the line and will have to try at a later date.*