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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ridgeline path weaves into jungle territory over a hill.

Edson's Ridge

A historic photo shows the view of final line positions on Edson's Ridge in Guadalcanal. The lines barely held during the battle on Sept 13, 1942. The line is as viewed from Marine Corps Maj. Kenneth Bailey's intermediate position.

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