Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island
by Wukovits, John
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/DJ Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0451208730
- ISBN 13
- 9780451208736
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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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- 01072391
- Title
- Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island
- Author
- Wukovits, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- DJ Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0451208730
- ISBN 13
- 9780451208736
- Publisher
- New American Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2003
- Size
- Large Octavo
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