Because the 70th Armored Brigade 's surrender took longer than anticipated , however , he arrived in broad daylight .
Some planes at the base were ordered to bomb the conspirators , and because of this Assad hurried to reach the base before dawn .
Because the 70th Armored Brigade 's surrender took longer than anticipated , however , Assad arrived in broad daylight .
Some planes at the base were ordered to bomb the conspirators , and because of this Assad hurried to reach the base before dawn .