the three companies were immediately pulled back to san micheli the next night. the 100th then was ordered to take castle hill, which they did on 8 february. the hill was held for four days dealing with not only machine gun fire but tanks as well. the hill was a key location for it was close to the monastery but the 34th division's right and left flanks were unable to hold their positions because of heavy german resistance. the 100th was again ordered back.