A further attack was planned with tank support then cancelled when the tanks failed to appear.
Cowboy learns that tank support is not available and orders the team to prepare for withdrawal.
Once at the base of the ridge, they encountered additional Chinese resistance in trenches that necessitated tank support.
They dug in and waited for tank support before moving forward again.
Once again, timid tank support seemed the order of the day.
One platoon leader later remarked that timid tank support was worse than none at all.
However, this offensive had only limited tank support and was forced to assault extensive Soviet defenses.
Loudspeakers announced that tank support was on its way.
The infantry assault was postponed due to heavy losses among the tank support.
No tank support would be available until these had been replenished.