 The Marines who had survived the night assault joined the fight, and as the Australian-led formation gradually pushed the last remaining enemy soldiers beyond the defensive perimeter.By early morning, White expected further assaults from the VC 40th Battalion, but it had moved out towards Khâm Đức with the rest of the PAVN 2nd Division.The AC-47 flying overhead continued to direct fighter-bombers against suspected VC positions around Ngok Tavak, but the garrison continued to receive sporadic mortar, RPG, and small-arms fire.