Benson Ridge [SEP] continent
Benson Ridge
Benson Ridge () is a rugged ridge between Robb Glacier and Bondeson Glacier in Antarctica, standing west of the north end of the Holland Range. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from tellurometer surveys and from Navy air photos, 1960–62, and named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Carl S. Benson, a United States Antarctic Research Program glaciologist at Roosevelt Island, 1961–62.
race was towards Split, the Italian HQ, with the aim to disarm the Italians before the German troops reclaimed the region. On 11 Sep 1943, Deakin, together with an American Capt M Benson left for Bugojno, to join Gen Koča Popović and the 1st Proleterian Brigade on their way to Split. They arrived on 16 Sep 1943, and found Gen Becuzzi, the commander of the Bergamo Division with 14,000 already disarmed soldiers. Deakin and Benson, together with Lt John Burge, witnessed Becuzzi signing the terms of surrender.