 Once the first wave made it to shore, the French defenders began resisting with small arms fire as well as cannon fire from a fortress (Kasbah ) overlooking the area.For all of the first day, the 60th Regiment achieved their first objective of securing the beach, but had not secured their other objectives.The night of the 8th was stormy, men were trying to rest anywhere, and many scurried through the blackness to find their units.