 Meanwhile, 11th Brigade advanced into the town to clear it with the support of Crocodile armoured flame-throwers.An armoured counterattack early on 18 April was forced back towards 38th (Irish) Brigade.Meanwhile, on the west outskirts of the town the bridges over the Reno had been attacked and captured by 2nd Commando Brigade which had been advancing up the line of the river from Bastia.