11th April 1945

At 0300 hours, the Germans counter-attacked and tried, unsuccessfully, to retake the ridge of La Forca and Col de Raus.
At 0800 hours, the French took Cabanes Vieilles and Tête de Vaiercaout and then at 2000 hours the fort of Mille Fourches.
“The fort, lit up by the fire coming out of every opening, has a terrifying appearance... Losses are mounting up, an impression of indecision… We crawl through the mud... The flames shoot out, converging on the caponier which catches fire... We climb onto the roof of the fort...throwing our phosphorus grenades into every ventilation hole. Soon, the whole garrison lines up impeccably”. (Lieutenant-Colonel Lichwitz).