Sector South began on the southern side of the highway. From here the Belgian trenches ran south and east. This sector also ended at the Canal slopes. Sector South came under the command of Oberjäger Walter Röhrich (Squad 5). His forces (beginning from the north of the sector) were: Squad 3, MG fire from Gahno: Squad 2, MG fire from Kempa: Squad 8, mortar fire from Stolzewski and then Röhrich’s squad.

Lt. Schacht would have at his disposal the paratroopers that comprised his command post. They would concentrate on taking the trenches near Bunker M. Schacht would also coordinate the work of the pioneers. Squad 3 commanded by Obj. Gahno would deactivate the explosive charges on the bridge and remove any obstacles on both banks of the canal. Gahno’s squad could also be called upon by Schacht in the event of an emergency.

Forty minutes after the attack began the heavy-MG half-platoon of twenty-four or twenty-five men under Johann Sprengart would jump over the eastern bank to reinforce the men of Beton. The removal of the explosive charges would be the responsibility of a group led by Oberjäger Schmitt. The commanders of both the Southern and Northern Sectors would “share” this group. Luftwaffe support to defend the bridgehead would be constant, especially between X+15 to X+80 minutes. Radio contacts between the beacons, aircraft and the command post would provide perfect coordination of all forces. From X+90 Aldinger’s flak would become available. Coordinating the artillery (including the “flying artillery”, as the Germans liked to call the Luftwaffe bombers) was the responsibility of Oberleutnant Kiess.