The Australian victory at Kaiapit enabled the Australian 7th Division to be flown in to the upper Markham Valley which accomplished the 7th Division's primary mission, for the Japanese could no longer threaten Lae or Nadzab, where a major airbase was being developed.
The Australian victory at Kaiapit enabled the Australian 7th Division. This was to be flown in to the upper Markham Valley which accomplished the 7th Division's primary mission. The Japanese could no longer threaten Lae or Nadzab. A major airbase was being developed.