They were forced to withdraw by French resistance, but returned the following day with reinforcements, and heavy fighting took place within the fortress walls for another two days until a French bayonet charge forced Zayd's fighters behind the fortress's perimeter.
They were forced to withdraw by French resistance. They returned the following day with reinforcements. Heavy fighting took place within the fortress walls for another two days. A French bayonet charge forced Zayd's fighters behind the fortress's perimeter.