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.
During this period, Adachi reorganized his troops, shifting his headquarters to Wewak. The 51st Division also set up shop there, while the 20th Division reconfigured its units between But, Dagua and Maprik, and the 41st Division moved to the Anumb River–Balif region.