 Tây Ninh was spared a ground attack, but damage to the 196th's communications system was extensive, prompting de Saussure himself to make an emergency trip to his base camp.Northwest of Dầu Tiếng, in the heavy woods near the Ba Hao, Cầm concentrated his main effort.His division had established its forward command post within a fortified stronghold less than 500m northeast of Meloy.