Montgomery had no choice and while reorganising the main body of his troops sent light forces up the coast which reached Castrovillari and Belvedere on 12 September, still some 130 km (80 mi) from the Salerno battlefield.
Montgomery havde ikke noget valg, og mens han reorganiserede hoveddelen af ​​hans tropper sendt lette styrker op langs kysten, der nåede Castrovillari og Belvedere den 12. september, stadig omkring 130 kilometer fra Salerno-slagmarken.