However, Brigadier General Martin had anticipated the Germans' reaction. The German flanking forces and the British-French forces met, and both parties started exchanging fire reflexively. In terms of consideration, the British and French forces had the upper hand.
Hearing the gunfire from his own flank, the German commander felt a sense of foreboding and wanted to order a retreat.
However, facing such intense firepower from the Australasian Army head-on, it was impossible for the German Army to leave their rear exposed to the Australasian forces, as it could lead to even more brutal slaughter.
It should be noted that the Guard Division Two not only had four infantry regiments and an artillery regiment but also had two cavalry corps. Such a lineup was luxurious.
These two cavalry corps alone were enough to reap the rewards of a blind German retreat.
