The Germans resisted all attempts to cross the Scheldt until 8 November when they began to withdraw; patrols went across during the night and the advance guards made rapid progress on 9 November. 30th Division continued to advance until it confronted the German rearguards at Flobecq on 10 November. Next day the Allied cavalry passed through its lines in pursuit and hostilities ended when the Armistice with Germany came into force at 11.00.