The delay in informing the 17th's subordinate units apparently was in part because Konuma had to carry the orders on foot, first to the 38th Division, then to the 2nd Division.
Forsinkelsen i at videregive ordren til 17. armés underlagte enheder skyldtes åbenbart til dels, at Konoma måtte overbringe ordrerne til fods, først til 38. division og herefter til 2. division.