Bloody Ridge and Beyondis the story of how these men showed courage and valor in the face of overwhelming numbers, as told by Marlin Groft, a man who was a member of this incredible fighting force. On the island of Guadalcanal, a 2,000-yard-long ridge rose from the jungle canopy. Behind it lay the air base of Henderson Field. And if Henderson Field fell, it would mean the almost certain death or capture of all 12,500 Marines on the island . . . Positioned on the ridge were the hard-fighting men of Edson's Raiders of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. They were the United States Marine Corps' best of the best, and they knew defeat and retreat were simply not options. For two hellish nights in September 1942, about 840 Marines-commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Merritt Austin 'Red Mike' Edson-fought one of the most pivotal battles of World War II in the Pacific, clinging desperately to their position on what would soon be known as Bloody Ridge. Bloody Ridge and Beyondis the story of how these men showed courage and valor in the face of overwhelming numbers, as told by Marlin Groft, a man who was a member of this incredible fighting force. Includes photographs 'Vivid and powerful.' Adam Makos,New York Timesbestselling author ofA Higher Call 'A story of courage in the face of fear, intense fighting despite overwhelming odds, and brotherhood in the midst of horrific warfare.' Marcus Brotherton, author ofVoices of the Pacific 'Epic yet excruciatingly personal, riveting, and authentic in every detail.' Steven Pressfield, bestselling author ofThe Profession