Th US started with a heavy bombardment that had neglible effect. The US were patient with their forward movement, trying to allow the OBA to plow the road enough that they could take their objectives with low enough losses to achieve victory. After two thirds of the way through, the US pushed forward along the line. This in turned drew a Japanese counterattack that drew both sides in to a furball between both objectives. The Japanese held on to 2117, but lost 1817. They were driven off 1617 but stayed close to 1718. The US had numerous disrupted and demoralized platoons, but lost 7 steps. The Japanese took heavy losses but maintained enough to achieve a draw.