 After failing to take Mang Ca and the MACV Compound in their initial assaults, the PAVN-VC did not attempt to seize them again, instead keeping them under fire and generally adopting a defensive posture, this tactical mistake allowed the ARVN and U.S. to bring in the reinforcements that would eventually clear the city.East of the MACV Compound, a heavy weapons team from the 2nd Sapper Battalion attempted to destroy the communications facility.Firing at long range, they missed their target and made no further effort to take the position.