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Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island (Paperback)

by John Wukovits (Author) "President Franklin D. Roosevelt sat in the White House study on December 7, 1941, an aging leader suddenly appearing older and wearier..." (more)
Key Phrases: United States, Wake Island, Pearl Harbor (more...)
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Product Description
Though it started on the day that would "live in infamy," few know the full story of the battle that took place on Wake Island. With extensive research into both sides of the conflict, including interviews with survivors and Japanese reports, military historian John Wukovits breaks new ground on the assault, offering a complete picture of the compelling and heroic struggle.

About the Author
John Wukovits is a military expert and an authority on U.S. history in the Pacific theater of World War II. He is the author of several military biographies and many articles for publications such as Naval History, World War II, The Journal of Military History, The Naval War College Review, and Air Power History.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: NAL Trade (July 6, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451212053
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451212054
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #691,198 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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