Bloody Ridge and Beyond
A World War II Marine's Memoir of Edson's Raiders in the Pacific
- 376 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Set on Guadalcanal, the narrative revolves around a pivotal 2,000-yard ridge that overlooks Henderson Field, a crucial air base. The stakes are high, as the loss of this strategic position would lead to the potential demise or capture of the 12,500 Marines stationed there. The story delves into the intense military conflict and the dire consequences of warfare in this critical moment of history.
