Hofmann and his fellow sailors found themselves united with the remainder of marines from the Fourth Marine Regiment. He explains his role and the heroism of a group of airmen, sailors, and marines in defeating an attempt of a Japanese battalion to outmaneuver I Corps. Hofmann makes a predictive observation after the Battle of the Points. Hofmann writes that the war in the Pacific would be extremely long and bloody war for both sides. Japanese pressure ultimately forced Hofmann and his fellow sailors to Cebu, where they would aid in backup blockade runners delivering support to Corregidor. With much amazement, they discovered that Cebu is largely sheltered from the dismays of war they left days prior. The locals are happy, stores are