The brutal battle raged for thirteen hours.
The two armies fought from dawn until noon, the battle raging without a moment's pause. The Government Army's ferocity far exceeded the Salvation Army's expectations.
The Salvation Army had initially expected a routine engagement, but the Government Army fought like madmen, relentlessly pouring in troops and pressing their advantage. The moment the Salvation Army showed the slightest sign of retreat, the Government Army would launch a ferocious assault, forcing them to stand their ground. To pull back now would mean catastrophic losses.
