The French decided to attack with infantry against the west side of the hill and the village of Stonne. The plan was to move up under the cover of smoke and have the Char B1bis tanks in support. This plan worked to get the French through the German outpost and to grab a foothold on the hill but once on the hill, the German firepower stalled the French attack. The German panzer reinforcements came early and put AT fire on the B1bis tanks, killing some and driving off others. Soon the Germans counterattacked and pushed the French off the hill. The French tanks and rest of the infantry tried to move to and gain a hold on the east side of the hill. The tank portion of that attack was successful, killing and driving off the Pz Mk IVDs and PZIIs but the lone Stug IIIA platoon supported by the 37mm Antitank Guns held the French armor in check. The infantry was pinned behind the hedges and by 12:30 pm it was apparent the French attack failed.