Pacific Alamo: The Battle For Wake Island
by Wukovits, John
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Book: Good
- ISBN 10
- 0451212053
- ISBN 13
- 9780451212054
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Synopsis
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.
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- Blue Awning Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 82130
- Title
- Pacific Alamo: The Battle For Wake Island
- Author
- Wukovits, John
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Book: Good
- Edition
- 1st ptg.
- ISBN 10
- 0451212053
- ISBN 13
- 9780451212054
- Publisher
- New American Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2004
- Size
- 8vo.
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