AITAPE 2 - July 18, 1944

Strategic Situation:
General MacArthur is preparing to present his plan for the invasion of the Philippines to the President and, for that reason, pressure is being put on the commanders of the Aitape operation to finish the campaign as soon as possible; to demonstrate that MacArthur's concepts are working...

Tactical Briefing:
You have successfully halted the initial Japanese attacks and plugged the gaps in the Driniumor River line, although some of your men are under attack in the area of Afua and are in danger of being encircled from the south. After the initial Japanese offensive your men are scattered but you are ordered to take the offensive, relieve Afua and wipe out all Japanese troops west of the Driniumor.