With the battle on a knife's edge, General Windeyer has to decide where to send his 20th Brigade for the best chance at finally breaking into Finschhafen. Between the Bumi River and the village lay a number of ridges and valleys, not to mention strong Japanese positions. And gnawing away at the back of Windeyer's mind is the potential threat from Sattleberg. If the Japanese broke through from there, then the 20th Brigade's supply centre and only chance of escape would be lost. But his only option was to attack and hope that reinforcements arrive in time to secure his flank.

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