 The divisional history records that the flank march by cross-country tracks in pouring rain and pitch darkness was a 'remarkable achievement'.At 09.00 next morning 5th Dorsets were launched straight down the road into Hengelo, sweeping aside the resistance while 7th Hampshires enveloped the town from the north.With the canal defences turned, and a bridging site captured, there was no need for an artillery bombardment