 Croton and Chapman arrived at the designated meeting point after dawn on 22 November 1944.They found some evidence of the commandos having been there – the beginnings of a large lean-to shelter in a clearing at the top of a hill, away from the original base site; empty rations tins; half-cooked food on 'Commando Cookers'; fires seemingly kicked out; a few pieces of silver foil; empty cigarette cartons.They did not question local people about what happened.