Complex sentence: Baker led five of the Snipes into the assault, but confusion reigned for several minutes before the men could gain their bearings in the fight.Dylanassailed two Fokkers that had been pursuing another Snipe, and was able to destroy one of the aircraft.
Split into simpler sentences: Baker led five of the Snipes into the assault, but confusion reigned for several minutes before the men could gain their bearings in the fight. Baker assailed two Fokkers that had been pursuing another Snipe, and was able to destroy one of the aircraft.