Thus , this formidable defence was outflanked , and the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade began a frontal attack in assault boats .
The British 52nd Division made an amphibious attack to get in behind the Germans ' Beveland Canal defensive positions .
This formidable defence was outflanked , and the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade began a frontal attack in assault boats .
The British 52nd Division made an amphibious attack to get in behind the Germans ' Beveland Canal defensive positions .