Bloody Ridge and Beyond

A World War II Marine's Memoir of Edson's Raiders inthe Pacific

De: Marlin Groft, Larry Alexander

Narrado por: Joe Barrett

A story of sacrifice and defiance at Guadalcanal, from the New York Times best-selling coauthor of A Higher Call and Biggest Brother.

On the killing ground that was the island of Guadalcanal, a 2,000-yard-long ridge rose from the jungle canopy. Behind it lay the all-important 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.

But the marines positioned on the ridge were no normal fighters - they were the hard-fighting men of Edson's Raiders, an elite fighting unit within an already elite Marine Corps. Handpicked for their toughness and submitted to a rigorous training program to weed out those less fit, they were the best of the best.

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.

Wave after wave of attacking Japanese soldiers were repelled by the Raiders, who knew that defeat and retreat were simply not options. In the end, and - against all odds, - the defenders prevailed.

Bloody Ridge and Beyond is the story of the First Marine Raider Battalion, which 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.

©2014 Marlin Groft and Larry Alexander (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Fantastic ...

Fantastic book very well written and very riveting !! The book flows very well and keeps you excited. Knowledge of US Marines is beyond GREAT . Highly recommend !!!

best Pacific book yet

excellent book, felt like I was listening to late family members with complete memories talking about the war

Superb in every way

This is another of my favorite books about the Pacific campaign. This book ranks up there with the very best of the genre and is every bit the equal of E.B. Sledge's classic book. I admired those marines for what they did all my life, but reading this book really brought out their humanity and changed them in my mind's eye from distant faceless avatars, into real men and boys who went through hell.
This book should be required reading in high schools.

Great listen

Great for anyone interested in marine history. Simply powerfully amazing . What a bad ass group of young men

Great book!

A true American hero, and a helluva fine Marine. A must read by anyone who has worn the eagle, globe and anchor!