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Pacific Alamo

John F. Wukovits

4.2/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Dutton Caliber

Release: March 01, 2010

ISBN: 0451212053

ISBN 13: 9780451212054

Pacific Alamo

John F. Wukovits

4.2/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Dutton Caliber

Release: March 01, 2010

ISBN: 0451212053

ISBN 13: 9780451212054

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