Slovaks set up main defensive line on large hill with reserves and artillery in town to the west. The Germans advanced from the east in two groups, one to the north and one to the south. Germans lost four steps during initial approach of hill, but then their overwehlming numbers combined with air support and offboard artillery whittled the Slovaks down. The Germans lost many units to demoralization, but still had enough firepower to advance up the hill. The remnants of the Slovak defense retreated west to set up a defense of the towns. Having eliminated all units from the hill, the Germans stayed put and regrouped, having easily won 44-19.