sentences:  They climbed the 45-70 degree slope, most of it covered in a meter (3 ft) of snow, weighted down by their weapons, body armor and equipment.By 1030 am local time, the men covered half of the 50m distance to the enemy positions when they were engaged by PKM fire.They were exhausted and the enemy at the top of the hill a mere 50 meters (160 ft) from their position.