sentences:  That evening, the Australians launched a series of determined counterattacks in order to re-establish contact between Slater's Knoll and the forward companies, however, these were turned back.Meanwhile, the Japanese 23rd Infantry Regiment, which had advanced on the right flank from Barara attempted to move on Slater's Knoll from the north.Finding its way blocked by wire obstacles and lacking the equipment necessary to remove them, it was forced to halt its advance and cover the flank of Colonel Toyoji Muta's 13th Infantry Regiment, which was attempting to launch an assault across the Puriata.