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Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific

20031h 45mCraig Haffner

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This documentary is a captivating account of the defense of Wake Island by a small contingent of United States Marines and civilian contractors. From December 8th until December 23rd, 1941 the defenders thwarted an aerial attack and an attempted amphibious landing from a naval task force before finally being overwhelmed by the third attempt by the Japanese Imperial Navy.

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World War IiU.s. MarinePacific Theater1940sWake Island

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What is Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific (2003) about?

This documentary is a captivating account of the defense of Wake Island by a small contingent of United States Marines and civilian contractors. From December 8th until December 23rd, 1941 the defenders thwarted an aerial attack and an attempted amphibious landing from a naval task force before finally being overwhelmed by the third attempt by the Japanese Imperial Navy.

Who stars in Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific?

Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific stars Will Lyman (Narrator), Brad Borman (Himself), Robert F. Haidinger (Himself), John R. Dale (Himself), Ralph J. Holewinski (Himself). The film was directed by Craig Haffner.

How long is Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific?

Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

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