| Title | : | Pacific Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | John Wukovits |
| Release | : | 2004-07-06 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | History, Books, Military History |
| Size | : | 7294569 |
| 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. |
