 Through 7 August , American troops had continued to press south near Vire , on the right flank of the German attack . The 116th Panzer Division — which was supposed to advance in this sector — was actually driven back . In the afternoon , the 1st SS and 116th Panzer Divisions made renewed attacks , but the flanks of the Mortain positions had been sealed off , allowing the American VII Corps to contain the German advance . 
