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It appears, from hints in the [[Believe Ad]] and [[Museum]], that the battle for Mombasa did not end with its destruction. Later, during the [[Second Battle of Earth]] [[Human]] and [[Covenant]] forces clashed again in its ruins, both forces surging foward to capture it and whatever prize or tactical value it may of held. Elements from both the 506th Tank Regiment and the 77th Marine Regiment battled furiously for it, with [[snipers]] from both sides taking a heavy toll upon the enemy. Ultimatly, the battle lasted [[Seven]] days, with the UNSC forces in a desperate situation. With ammo becoming scarce and all hope seeming lost, that is when [[Master Chief]] stepped into the battle. | It appears, from hints in the [[Believe Ad]] and [[Museum]], that the battle for Mombasa did not end with its destruction. Later, during the [[Second Battle of Earth]] [[Human]] and [[Covenant]] forces clashed again in its ruins, both forces surging foward to capture it and whatever prize or tactical value it may of held. Elements from both the 506th Tank Regiment and the 77th Marine Regiment battled furiously for it, with [[snipers]] from both sides taking a heavy toll upon the enemy. Ultimatly, the battle lasted [[Seven]] days, with the UNSC forces in a desperate situation. With ammo becoming scarce and all hope seeming lost, that is when [[Master Chief]] stepped into the battle. | ||
[[Image:Halo3 panoramaA 001-1-.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Marine fire teams defeat Brute forces outside of the LZ.]] | |||
==Battle for the Landing Zone== | ==Battle for the Landing Zone== | ||
The Second Battle of [[Mombasa]] was started on the outskirts of the battlezone, where UNSC and Covenant forces engaged each other bitterly for control of a Landing Zone. The UNSC never gained full control of it, always being pushed back by the Covenant when ever they seemed to secure it and Visa Versa. | The Second Battle of [[Mombasa]] was started on the outskirts of the battlezone, where UNSC and Covenant forces engaged each other bitterly for control of a Landing Zone. The UNSC never gained full control of it, always being pushed back by the Covenant when ever they seemed to secure it and Visa Versa. | ||
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Tasked with securing a road to the southern bridge span, the 506th plowed foward, taking heavy casualties. Though outnumbered, they took their objective, leaving a path for the second wave of UNSC infantry to follow. | Tasked with securing a road to the southern bridge span, the 506th plowed foward, taking heavy casualties. Though outnumbered, they took their objective, leaving a path for the second wave of UNSC infantry to follow. | ||
[[Image:Halo3 panoramaD 001-1-.jpg|200px|thumb|right|John prepares to launch his attack.]] | |||
==John's Gambit== | ==John's Gambit== | ||
It was at the top of the '''Hill''' bottleneck that John-117, aka the Master Chief, launched a gambit to retake the hill for the UNSC forces, by allowing himself to be captured by [[Brute]] forces there. Though apparently feigning defeat, John armed a plasma [[grenade]] and set events into motion that would mean victory for the UNSC, both for this Battle and the battle for Earth and seal his place as one of the greatest heroes and warriors in human history. Despite this, his fate is unknown. | It was at the top of the '''Hill''' bottleneck that John-117, aka the Master Chief, launched a gambit to retake the hill for the UNSC forces, by allowing himself to be captured by [[Brute]] forces there. Though apparently feigning defeat, John armed a plasma [[grenade]] and set events into motion that would mean victory for the UNSC, both for this Battle and the battle for Earth and seal his place as one of the greatest heroes and warriors in human history. Despite this, his fate is unknown. | ||
