Meanwhile, Adachi reorganized his forces, moving his headquarters to Wewak. The 51st Division also established itself there, while the 20th Division reoriented its elements between But, Dagua and Maprik and the 41st Division moved to the Anumb River–Balif area.
Adachi reorganized his forces, establishing headquarters in Wewak, with the 51st Division joining him there, while the 20th Division reconfigured its elements between But, Dagua and Maprik, and the 41st Division moved to the Anumb River–Balif area.