Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island
Jul 2004 · Sold by Penguin
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It happened in the shadow of Pearl Harbor—mere hours after the first attack on the day that would “live in infamy.” But few know the full story of Wake Island.
Now a prominent military historian, breaking new ground on the assault, relates the compelling events of that day and the heroic struggle that followed. Thanks to the brave Marines stationed there-and the civilian construction workers who selflessly put their lives on the line to defend the island-what was supposed to be an easy victory became a protracted and costly battle for Imperial Japan. This is the story of that battle, from survivors on both sides, and with a gallery of historic photos.
Now a prominent military historian, breaking new ground on the assault, relates the compelling events of that day and the heroic struggle that followed. Thanks to the brave Marines stationed there-and the civilian construction workers who selflessly put their lives on the line to defend the island-what was supposed to be an easy victory became a protracted and costly battle for Imperial Japan. This is the story of that battle, from survivors on both sides, and with a gallery of historic photos.
It happened in the shadow of Pearl Harbor—mere hours after the first attack on the day that would “live in infamy.” But few know the full story of Wake Island.
Now a prominent military historian, breaking new ground on the assault, relates the compelling events of that day and the heroic struggl...
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John Wukovits is an authority on the history of the Pacific War, and the recepient of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature. His books include One Square Mile of Hell, For Crew and Country, Tin Can Titans, and American Commando. He lives in Michigan.
John Wukovits is an authority on the history of the Pacific War, and the recepient of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature. His books include One Square Mile of Hell, For Crew and Country, Tin Can Titans, and American Commando. He lives in Michigan.
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