To their rear Sabben threw yellow smoke in the hope it would be seen through the trees by the beleaguered platoon .
However , many of the platoon had been killed or wounded , while most of the survivors were now out of ammunition .
To many 's rear Sabben threw yellow smoke in the hope it would be seen through the trees by the beleaguered platoon .
However , many of the platoon had been killed or wounded , while most of the survivors were now out of ammunition .