 7th Hampshires had to dislodge these troops with the help of RAF Typhoons.On 5 October 43rd (W) handed most of its positions over to the US 101st Airborne Division, but 5th Dorsets had difficulty extricating themselves from their exposed positions round Driel.The battalion left its anti-tank and mortar platoons to help the Americans and fighting continued for another day before the offensive ended.