fire from 88mm Flak guns, the attack failed. Around German aircraft intervened and the 4e DCr retreated to its original positions. De Gaulle attacked again on 19 May and his forces were once again devastated by German Stukas and artillery. He ignored orders to withdraw and in the early afternoon demanded two more divisions from Touchon but was refused. Although de Gaulle's tanks forced the German infantry to retreat to Caumont, the action brought only temporary relief and did little to slow the spearhead of the German advance. It was one of the few successes the French enjoyed while suffering defeats elsewhere across the country. A number of the B1 bis tanks had to be abandoned when they ran out of petrol, and others when they sank into swamps. Aftermath The French lost 23 tanks in the attack, while taking around 130 German prisoners. De Gaulle fought another engagement at the Battle of Abbeville. See also List of French military equipment of World War II List of German military equipment of World War II Footnotes References Battle of France Battles and operations of World War II involving France