num_pages: 320
description: 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.
language: English
title: Pacific Alamo
titlecomplete: Pacific Alamo (American War Heroes)
genres: War, American, Japan, Nonfiction, Military History, Military Fiction, Aviation, History, World War II
ratings_count: 248
publisher: New American Library Trade