A Japanese ambush in the area resulted in the 13–14 November Battle of the Coconut Grove, which ended with the Marines gaining control of the point where the Numa Numa and East West Trails crossed.
Sebuah serangan Jepang mengakibatkan Pertempuran Coconut Grove pada 13-14 November, berakhir dengan Marinir mengendalikan titik di mana Numa Numa dan Jalur penyeberangan Timur Barat.