By this time , the VC had succeeded in pushing behind 11 Platoon in an effort to outflank them .
A large force clashed with 12 Platoon as they attempted to come to their aid .
By this time , the VC had succeeded in pushing behind 11 Platoon in an effort to outflank them , and a large force clashed with 12 Platoon as they attempted to come to their aid .