The Russians used the respite to begin strengthening the defenses on 203 Meter Hill yet further .
Nogi began a prolonged artillery bombardment of the town and those parts of the harbor within range of his guns .
The Russians used the respite to begin strengthening the defenses on 203 Meter Hill yet further , while Nogi began a prolonged artillery bombardment of the town and those parts of the harbor within range of his guns .