Sinclair-Maclagan then argued that the objective of both brigades must be to retake the railway line, but this was opposed by Gellibrand, supported by Leane, whose opinion he still valued highly. They argued that the 12th Brigade should only aim to retake the former support line partway down the hill.
Sinclair-Maclagan argued that both brigades should retake the railway line, but Gellibrand opposed him, supported by Leane, whose opinion he still respected. They proposed that the 12th Brigade should only aim to recapture a portion of the former support line halfway down the hill.