 Some members of the 10th "Bersaglieri" tried to advance down the road and others looked for gaps in the British positions on either side of the road.The "Bersaglieri" had little effect, being unsupported by artillery, most of which was with the rearguard to the north.The attempts by the Italians to break through became stronger and in the afternoon, the 2nd Rifle Brigade crossed the "Via Balbia" into the dunes, to block the route south between the road and the sea.