Part of Operation Postern, which was undertaken to capture the Japanese base at Lae, the landing was undertaken between 4 and 6 September 1943 by Australian troops from the 9th Division, supported by US naval forces from the VII Amphibious Force.
Bagian dari Operasi Postern, yang dilakukan untuk merebut basis Jepang di Lae, pendaratan tersebut dilakukan antara 4 dan 6 September 1943 oleh pasukan Australia dari 9th Division, didukung oleh pasukan angkatan laut AS dari VII Amphibious Force.