Pacific Alamo

The Battle for Wake Island

Nonfiction, History, Military, Strategy, United States, World War II
Cover of the book Pacific Alamo by John Wukovits, Penguin Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Wukovits ISBN: 9781101658185
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: July 6, 2004
Imprint: Berkley Language: English
Author: John Wukovits
ISBN: 9781101658185
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: July 6, 2004
Imprint: Berkley
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Penguin Publishing Group

Cover of the book Death Where the Bad Rocks Live by John Wukovits
Cover of the book New Moon by John Wukovits
Cover of the book The Way of the Knife by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Once Upon A Dreadful Time by John Wukovits
Cover of the book The Incredible Misadventures of Boo and the Boy Blunder by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Directive 51 by John Wukovits
Cover of the book A Hunger So Wild by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Past Lives by John Wukovits
Cover of the book This Cheese is Nuts! by John Wukovits
Cover of the book The Unforgiving Minute by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Dark Lover by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Wheat-Free Recipes & Menus by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Mind = Blown by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Death at Epsom Downs by John Wukovits
Cover of the book Ghostland by John Wukovits
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy