Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific

Name: Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific
Released: 2003-06-02
Rating: 10

2003

Trailer

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.

Release Date

2003-06-02

Status

Released

Original Title

Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific

Runtime

1h 45m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

History, Greystone Communications

Overview

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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