Battle of Edson's Ridge (1942 AD)
Battle of Edson's Ridge (British Solomon Islands vs Side B) took place in 1942 AD during Guadalcanal campaign.
Battle facts
- Year: 1942 AD
- Date: 1942-09-14
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Guadalcanal campaign
- Side A: British Solomon Islands
- Commanders (A): Alexander Vandegrift, Merritt A. Edson
- Commanders (B): Harukichi Hyakutake, Kiyotake Kawaguchi
- Casualties: approx. 104–111 killed or missing
278–283 wounded
4 tanks destroyed700–800 dead or missing
- Outcome: Allied victory
- Coordinates: -9.447°, 160.048°
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