After this raid, the battalion's tanks took defense at the pass.
Despite the stubborn resistance of the German forces and air support, the pass was captured by the forces of A/1 tbn company. November 25, 1942, part of the battle group «Blade» consisting of the US 1st Tank Battalion, attacked the German positions in the Chouigui Pass area. Tank Warfare: Chewy Gooey Pass The German command assembled a battle group led by Major Witzig, which was to counterattack the US positions in the Chouigui Pass..