April 19, Brigade 2506 forces begin to retreat back to the beaches, due to low ammunition and no air support to combat Cuban tanks, artillery and infantry. 
Two U.S. destroyers (USS Eaton and USS Murray) were ordered to evacuate the remaining Brigade forces, but were forced to retreat because of Cuban tank fire.
April 20, visual intelligence missions are launched, and boats are dispatched to find and rescue the scattered survivors on islands, reefs and beaches. Only about 24-30 are rescued.
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