After bringing up mortars and Vickers medium machine guns , they began to attack the Japanese resupply parties moving through the area , inflicting heavy casualties .
Over the next few days , the Australians established themselves , and began patrolling operations .
After bringing up mortars and Vickers medium machine guns , Australians began to attack the Japanese resupply parties moving through the area , inflicting heavy casualties .
Over the next few days , the Australians established themselves , and began patrolling operations .