Out of the Frying Pan PTO (id:#57632)

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Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands 1942-09-27 (14 others)

Overview:

The Marine attacks in September were intended to "mop-up" Japanese stragglers retreating towards the Matanikau from the recent Battle of Edson's Ridge, to disrupt Japanese attempts to use the Matanikau area as a base for attacks on the Marine Lunga defenses, and to destroy any Japanese forces in the area. The Japanese — under the overall command of Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi — repulsed the Marine attacks. During the action, three U.S. Marine companies were surrounded by Japanese forces, took heavy losses, and barely escaped with assistance from a U.S. Navy destroyer and landing craft manned by U.S. Coast Guard personnel.

Defender: American (USMC) (A and B Companies, 1/7th Marines)  

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