Xiang Ziyu didn't know why the Dwarf Troops opposite him suddenly retreated just as dawn was approaching. By their estimation, if the enemy had been attacking throughout the night, most likely they would continue fighting into dawn.
After all, when dealing with air raids from the Great Tang Empire, there are two common tactics: one is to retreat early in the night, and the other is to continue fighting after daylight.
Since the Dwarves did not retreat around three or four in the early morning, it meant they were almost determined to continue their attack at all costs.
The soldiers of Great Tang's 1st Airborne Division were prepared to fight to the death, ready to cover the resupply of Tang Army tanks that had run out of ammunition and to hold their position until the Air Force arrived. They knew they were likely to die on this small hill.
