Long Night on Bloody Ridge PTO (id:#67444)

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Lunga Ridge, Guadalcanal 1942-09-12 (8 others)

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Overview:

Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi's 35th Brigade was to strike 'the Centipede', as the Japanese called Lunga Ridge, and drive the American Marines into the sea. The ultimate prize was the airfield just north of the ridge. Marine Raiders and Paramarines defended this approach and faced thousands of seasoned regular Japanese Army troops. However, the diabolical jungle and confusion on the march to the objective had caused serious delays which meant a coordinated assault by all Japanese battalions was now impossible. Still, Kawaguchi pressed on with the attack, determined to clear Lunga Ridge and capture Henderson Field.

Defender: American (USMC) (1st Raider Battalion with 1st Parachute Battalion)  

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