Wootten decided to establish a position in depth behind the Japanese forward line , and subsequently further efforts were made to establish a force at Pabu in front of the Australian forward line at North Hill .
Meanwhile , the Australians sought to regain the initiative .
Wootten decided to establish a position in depth behind the Japanese forward line , and subsequently further efforts were made to establish a force at Pabu in front of the Australians forward line at North Hill .
Meanwhile , the Australians sought to regain the initiative .