When 2,500 Lost to 800 Marines - The First Major Defeat of the Japanese Army at Edson's Ridge
Having seized the initiative on the seas of the Pacific Theater of World War 2, the United States pressed its advantage by launching ground campaigns to capture the Solomon Islands. By August of 1942, the Americans made their first moves to dislodge the Japanese from the South Pacific in the Battle of Guadalcanal. After establishing an initial foothold with Marine landings, the United States quickly found itself on the defensive. It would be the first time they faced off against a major Japanese Army unit.
Lieutenant Colonel Merritt Edson would lead the defense of Hill 123 at Lunga Ridge on Guadalcanal from September 12th to the 14th. Facing three Japanese soldiers for every American, Edson’s unit fought valiantly to defend the key strategic location overlooking Henderson Airfield. At nightfall, under absolute darkness, they stood their ground against incessant waves of Japanese soldiers sent by General Kawaguchi. Against all odds, the American troops defending the ridge shifted the landscape of the entire war, marking the beginning of Japan’s defeat in the South Pacific.
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Lieutenant Colonel Merritt Edson would lead the defense of Hill 123 at Lunga Ridge on Guadalcanal from September 12th to the 14th. Facing three Japanese soldiers for every American, Edson’s unit fought valiantly to defend the key strategic location overlooking Henderson Airfield. At nightfall, under absolute darkness, they stood their ground against incessant waves of Japanese soldiers sent by General Kawaguchi. Against all odds, the American troops defending the ridge shifted the landscape of the entire war, marking the beginning of Japan’s defeat in the South Pacific.
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Dark Docs brings you cinematic short military history documentaries featuring the greatest battles and most heroic stories of modern warfare, covering World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and special forces operations in between.
As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible.
All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.
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