Rain of Death

It is clear to Vandegrift that the Japanese are intent on attacking Henderson Field from the west along the coast. With the Japanese removed from their positions east of the Matanikau, the Marines have extended their perimeter to guard the …

1942-10-23

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It is clear to Vandegrift that the Japanese are intent on attacking Henderson Field from the west along the coast. With the Japanese removed from their positions east of the Matanikau, the Marines have extended their perimeter to guard the sandbar crossing at the mouth of the Matanikau River. For the past few days, the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines have repeatedly turned back light probing attacks at the mouth of the river. Japanese artillery has been steadily bombarding the Marine defenses and a Japanese tank column has again been spotted approaching to cross the sandbar. Unbeknownst to the Marines, the Japanese main attack will come from south of Henderson Field, east of the Lunga River. Major General Sumiyoshi’s attack along the coast from the west is only a diversionary attack. After two failed attempts to cross the river, Colonel Nakaguma’s 4th Infantry Regiment and 9 tanks from the 1st Independent Tank Company are making the final push to take the eastern bank of the river.

Guadalcanal

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.

Wikipedia: Battle for Henderson Field

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