The force sailed initially on the night of 1 November; however, due to Japanese losses in the naval battle of Empress Augusta Bay, it convinced them that a counterlanding at this time would be difficult, with the attempt postponed and the troops returned to Rabaul.
The force sailed initially on the night of 1 November. A counterlanding at this time would be difficult. This was with the attempt. This was with the troops returned to Rabaul. It convinced them this. This was due to Japanese losses in the naval battle of Empress Augusta Bay. This was however. This attempt was postponed.