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The Glosters ' situation on Hill 235 made it impossible for them to join the rest of 29th Brigade after it had received the order to retreat.

Even before the failed attempts to relieve the battalion on 24 April, B and C company had already suffered such heavy casualties that they were merged to form one company.

Attempts to supply the battalion by air drop were unsuccessful.

Despite their difficult situation, the Glosters held the positions on Hill 235 throughout 24 April and the night of 24 / 25 April.

In the morning of 25 April, 45 Field Regiment could no longer provide artillery support for the Glosters.

Since Brigadier Brodie had left the decision whether to attempt a break out or to surrender to Lieutenant-Colonel Carne, the Glosters ' CO " gave the order to his company commanders to make for the British lines as best as they could " on the morning of 25 April.

Only the remains of D company under the command of Major Mike Harvey escaped successfully from Gloster Hill and reached the safety of friendly lines after several days.

The rest of the battalion was taken prisoner, including Lieutenant-Colonel Carne.