As their supply line became stretched , and resources were diverted to the fighting on Guadalcanal , Horii was told to assume defensive operations on 8 September and he subsequently cancelled the offensive several days later .
Imita Ridge represented the closest the Japanese got to Port Moresby .
As Japanese 's supply line became stretched , and resources were diverted to the fighting on Guadalcanal , Horii was told to assume defensive operations on 8 September and he subsequently cancelled the offensive several days later .
Imita Ridge represented the closest the Japanese got to Port Moresby .