[6] Some tanks were hit by shelling before the start line, while others were lost crossing an unreported British minefield.

During the fighting, the Tanks were required to cross the Selle River a tributary of the Somme.

[6] Their four and final battle was the night attack on 22–23 October in the vicinity of the Sambre Canal.

[2][6] Nine Tanks from the 301st were assigned to the 1st British Division on German lines near Bazuel, south-east of Le Cateau.

At H-hour, all nine Tanks moved forward rapidly, taking out German strong points.