Originally, they were going to bomb the place at night, but it was too dark, and the bombers couldn't precisely locate their targets. If there were any friendly fire incidents, it would be a real tragedy, even more so than Walton Walker dying in South Korea.
The advantages of holding the high ground during street combat mainly manifest in three areas: control of sight, crossfire, and psychological dominance!
When you fire from above, the enemies below are frightened. If they can't withstand it, they will collapse.
You never know where the bullets are coming from.
The psychological pressure is immense.
"Command, give us another half hour, and we guarantee we'll take the Big Cathedral!"
There was silence on the other end, "Then you have one last half hour. If you don't succeed, prepare to bomb."
"Yes!"
