On the third day of the battle, three Marine battalions moved inland destroying the last remaining Japanese opposition. At twilight, the Japanese begain their suicidal "Bonzai" charge. They rushed the 6th Marines, Company B in almost overwhelming force. Although reinforcements were unavailable, the Marines dug in and held their positions until dawn the next day, taking heavy casualties in the process.
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On the third day of the battle, three Marine battalions moved inland destroying the last remaining Japanese opposition. At twilight, the Japanese began their suicidal "Bonzai" charge. They rushed the 6th Marines, Company B in almost overwhelming force. Although reinforcements were unavailable, the Marines dug in and held their positions until dawn the next day, taking heavy casualties in the process.