 The batteries were set up on the slight high ground that existed to the north-east and north-west of the church.At the Arnhem road bridge, the 2nd Parachute Battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Frost, and some supporting units, were under attack by the reconnaissance battalion of the 9th SS Panzer Division, which was attempting to force a crossing.The regiment's guns were called into action and caused significant damage to the un-armoured vehicles, armoured cars and half-tracks.