Smith also said he felt he had stayed too long in his position, allowing North Korean troops to envelop the force and cause heavy casualties as it retreated.
Smith juga mengatakan bahwa dia merasa telah berdiam diri terlalu lama di posisinya, membiarkan tentara Korea Utara mengepung pasukannya dan menimbulkan jumlah korban yang berat saat mereka mencoba mundur.