On board Chara, three men were wounded, one fatally, as a result of the heavy anti-aircraft fire thrown up by the task force. The assaults were made on 9 January and 10 January, Chara's men landing their troops and cargo successfully despite heavy surf conditions and a beach so difficult that the Japanese never anticipated an amphibious assault in the location.
On board Chara, three men were wounded, one fatally, as a result of heavy anti-aircraft fire from the task force. The assaults occurred on January 9th and 10th, with Chara's troops landing successfully despite challenging surf conditions and a beach that was difficult for the Japanese to anticipate an amphibious assault in that location.