[5th MEB]

Please do not forget; defenders also need adequate supply and logistic lines in order to be successful against a numerically superior attacking force, that can be reinforced and resupplied at any time.
Supplies were not adequate at Corrigador at the time of the attack, and the logistic support line simply did not exist.
Can't think of a better prescription for disaster for a defending force right off the top of my head.

[blueunicorn6]

Could the Phillipines have held out if they were adequately supplied?