Lunga Line PTO (id:#65247)

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Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands 1942-09-12 (7 others)

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Overview:

By September 12th, it became obvious that action was impending on Guadalcanal. A reconnaissance by Lt. Col. Merrit Edson, his executive officer, and two enlisted runners convinced the battalion commander that there was an enemy force of considerable size to his front. Edson called for a conference of his company commanders, to be held during the evening, at which time plans for the next day's movements would be discussed. Japanese commander Kawaguchi had moved northward from his hastily established bivouac area on the right bank of the upper Lunga and had assembled his brigade for an assault. Just prior to 2130 hours, a flare rose from the area forward of Company B's lines. As the flare died away, he delivered the first of the headlong, powerful assaults.

Defender: American (USMC) (Elements of B and C Companies, 1st Raider Battalion)  

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