The Saber and Scroll Bloody Ridge — Then and Now
Edson ’ s forward Command Post on Hill 2 , then and now , as viewed from Hill 1 . Looking north towards the final defensive knoll . On the 2nd night , the Raiders retreated from here to Hill 2 . The 1st Division Command Post was behind the trees on the top right . Google Earth : 9 o 27 ’ 02.91 ” S 160 o 02 ’ 52.78 ” E . Photo courtesy of Peter Flahavin .
On the second night , hours after this photo was taken , Japanese soldiers from the I / 124 overran this position and advanced down the ridge trail towards Hill 2 . Google Earth : 9 o 27 ’ 10.29 S 160 o 02 ’ 52.78 ” E . Photo courtesy of Peter Flahavin .
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