The Italians centered their defense on the two hilltops. The Russians advanced from the river and from the forest on the northwest side of the hill, with mortars in support in the center. The Soviets never really got to attack in the strength needed as they were disrupted/demoralized crossing the open ground in front of the hill. Low Soviet morale didn’t help recovery. The Soviets lacked the strength to take the initial Italian positions before Italian reinforcements arrived. Th resulting scrum lefts both sides on the hill, resulting in a draw.