It appears, from hints in the Believe Ad and Museum, that the battle for Mombasa did not end with its destruction. Later, during the Second Battle of Earth Human and Covenant forces clashed again in its ruins, both forces surging foward to capture it and whatever prize or tactical value it may of held. Elements from both the 506th Tank Regiment and the 77th Marine Regiment battled furiously for it, with snipers from both sides taking a heavy toll upon the enemy.