Pacific Alamo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780451212054)

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.

Author: John Wukovits
ISBN-10: 0451212053
ISBN-13: 9780451212054
Publisher: Dutton Caliber
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.04w x 0.73d