Sharp assessed the VC to be in greater strength than previously thought and believing they were preparing to assault his position .
Sharp called for artillery fire as he moved to bring his exposed section back into line and then gradually draw his platoon into all - round defence .
Assessing the VC to be in greater strength than previously thought and believing they were preparing to assault his position , Sharp called for artillery fire as he moved to bring his exposed section back into line and then gradually draw his platoon into all - round defence .