On 30 July, he launched Operation Bluecoat southwards towards Vire and Mount Pincon, with the 7th, 11th and Guards Armoured Divisions in the lead.

• 7月30日，他展开“水兵”作战企图占领维勒和蒙特佩松，第7、第11和近卫装甲师作为主攻。