 The insurgents had showed a stronger-than-expected resistance, but it now appeared they've fled their stronghold, which some had suspected would serve as a last stand.Many Canadian soldiers were excited and had anxiety because they were worried that the Taliban managed to flee to fight another day.But at the day's end an Afghan interpreter with the Canadian troops reported that he heard radio chatter from the Taliban, and that they were saying about pulling together in a spot to dig in and fight.