However, since the coastal plain was dominated by Tsimba Ridge, the Genga River could not be crossed in force until the Japanese had been dislodged from the crest of that ridge.
Namun, karena dataran pantai itu didominasi oleh Tsimba Ridge, Sungai Genga tidak dapat diseberangi sampai Jepang telah meninggalkan puncak bukit.