Antelope, as he had qualified as an Apache operator it was a racing certainty that he would gom to Bastion. As he has a public profile it would soon be realised where he was.
Tourist is equally correct (though I hate to admit agreeing with him). It is accepted that an attacking force needs local superiority of at least 3:1. In this instance the TB clearly achieved that. If they attempt to repeat this type of action then Tourist is right although TB will still try to achieve local superiority.
Which would you prefer, to patrol and be ambushed or to defend a fortified position?