With this reinforcement and more support from the Henderson Field aircraft, Edson's force pushed into the village. The Japanese defenders, believing a major landing was underway after observing the concurrent approach of an Allied supply ship convoy heading towards Lunga Point, retreated into the jungle, leaving behind 27 dead. Two Marines were killed.
With reinforcements and support from Henderson Field aircraft, Edson's forces pushed into the village. The Japanese defenders, believing a major landing was happening based on an Allied supply ship convoy approaching Lunga Point, retreated into the jungle, leaving behind 27 dead. Two Marines died in the fighting.