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Title
Bloody Ridge
Description
Bloody Ridge consisted of a series of grassy ridges south of Henderson Field where Colonel "Red Mike" Edson had positioned his troops. The Japanese attack began with a bombardment, followed by a powerful thrust that pushed back the Marine companies …
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Source
Publisher
Date
1942-09-14
Scenario#
3737
Scenario Description
Bloody Ridge consisted of a series of grassy ridges south of Henderson Field where Colonel "Red Mike" Edson had positioned his troops. The Japanese attack began with a bombardment, followed by a powerful thrust that pushed back the Marine companies near the Lunga River. The next day an attempt to drive the Japanese forces back on this flank failed. A strong effort by Major General Kawaguchi's infantry on the second night drove the Marines back again. The Japanese onslaught was finally stopped by close range artillery fire and the firepower of the Marines in their final defensive positions. Kawaguchi forces were defeated just short of their objective of Henderson Field.
Location
Henderson Field, Guadalcanal
Battle Narrative
The Battle for Henderson Field, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal or Battle of Lunga Point by the Japanese, took place from 23 to 26 October 1942 on and around Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The battle was a land, sea, and air battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II and was fought between the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy and Allied forces, mainly U.S. Marine and Army. The battle was the last of three major land offensives conducted by the Japanese during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Narrative Source
Combatants
Japanese
American
Additional Information
Game Type: Standard
Board Type: Countryside
Website Access: Classified
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