41. Two companies from the battalion entered the woods, while the tanks remained outside giving covering fire . 42. Lieutenant William Matterface commanded the boats and " Carnation " was directed to provide covering fire . 43. Under this covering fire , the landing companies were able to move slowly forward from the beach. 44. They were initially conducted without covering fire , hoping that the French might not resist at all. 45. A small group of men crossed the road and attempted to provide covering fire for the platoon. 46. During the Falklands War, covering fire for the Battle of Goose Green ( see map below ). 47. Cuffy, Skyers and David Ramsey would provide covering fire , if necessary, and a quick getaway, investigators said. 48. At 0826, Commander Thomas requested covering fire on the cruisers firing on the CVEs from the east. 49. Limbu returned to retrieve their Bren and provided covering fire to the final stages of the assault. 50. There was a small tower on top for archers to provide covering fire as the engine moved forward.
