Between 1 and 6 November, while German forces were being concentrated for the attack, the German air offensive was temporarily halted. During the same period, ships and submarines brought to Leros another 1,280 men and 213 tons of supplies, including ammunition. On 3 November, German landing craft were concentrated in Laurium, and between 6 and 10 November they were transferred to Kos and Kalimnos.
From November 1st to 6th, while German forces prepared for an attack, the German air offensive was paused. During this time, ships and submarines delivered additional troops (1,280 men) and supplies (213 tons of ammunition) to Leros. On November 3rd, German landing craft were gathered in Laurium, and between November 6th and 10th they were moved to Kos and Kalimnos.