Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island (American War Heroes)

New York: New American Library, 2004. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Good. 1st printing. Pages faintly toned. 2004 Trade Paperback. 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. (Inventory #: 2306168)