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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.
Directed by Craig Haffner

Will Lyman
Narrator

Brad Borman
Himself

Robert F. Haidinger
Himself

John R. Dale
Himself

Ralph J. Holewinski
Himself
Man and Beast
1963