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little time to celebrate having successfully defended the lower levels
before leading their troops in the next push to take the upper levels;
no easy feat as these were heavily fortified in anticipation of such
an assault.
After more intense fighting the friendly forces took control of
the upper levels as well as taking control of a mobile radar unit,
which was deployed on the highest level of the fort. Once this was
achieved they again fortified their
positions to await the expected coun-
terattack.
When it came, the enemy's on-
slaught was relentless and the
defending forces endured numerous
attacks throughout the next night.
Having successfully driven the enemy
force back into the lower levels of the
fort, the cadets launched a follow-up
attack in order to stop the enemy
from re-establishing themselves in
these positions.
Using the zig-zag track down to
the lower level, the cadets and their
1 Bde troops broke left and right at
the end of the track, clearing both
sides all the way to the engine room
and back down to the pier.
Successful in all their tasks
throughout the week, and with
plenty of lessons and new skills
learned, 91 Cadets Class can be well
pleased with their long, hard week
in Fort Davis.