 By this time, the VC had succeeded in pushing behind 11 Platoon in an effort to outflank them, and a large force clashed with 12 Platoon as they attempted to come to their aid.Advancing from the north, two VC platoons then assaulted the Australians, who were now heavily engaged from three directions.Meeting a similar fate to 10 Platoon, Sabben's men were forced to ground short of their objective, and were themselves in danger of being encircled.