on the 11th, extensive minesweeping operations had to be undertaken to enable 1st panzer division to advance further into belgium. the division continued its march around noon, and attacked neufchâteau, a fortified town defended by french cavalry and belgian chasseurs ardennais. the defenders were routed, and 1st panzer division pursued them to bouillon, taking bertrix on the way. 2nd panzer division took libramont, whereas 10th panzer continued its attack on habay-la-neuve, suffering notable casualties. rifle regiment 69 lost its commander, oberstleutnant ehlermann, who was killed in action at sainte marie.