03164nam 22004573 450 991016321690332120230803215335.01-78289-276-1(CKB)3810000000097642(MiAaPQ)EBC4808187(Au-PeEL)EBL4808187(CaPaEBR)ebr11348686(OCoLC)974583220(Exl-AI)4808187(EXLCZ)99381000000009764220210901d2014 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierMarines In World War II - Marines At Midway [Illustrated Edition]1st ed.San Francisco :Verdun Press,2014.©2014.1 online resource (162 pages)Intro -- Table Of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Wake in the Shadow of War -- Final Preparations, Autumn, 1941 -- Chapter 2: The Enemy Strikes -- Raids Through 10 December -- Genesis of the Relief Expedition -- Enemy Plans and Actions, 8-11 December -- The Attempted Landing, 11 December -- Chapter 3: Enemy Attacks -- Through 22 December -- Enemy Plans and Actions, 11-21 December -- The Relief Attempt, 15-23 December -- Chapter 4: The Fall of Wake -- The Enemy Approach on Wake -- The Defense of Wake Island -- Enemy On Island-Issue In Doubt -- The Fight on Wilkes -- The Surrender and After -- Chapter 5: Conclusions -- Appendix I: Documentation and Bibliography -- Appendix II: Prewar History of Wake, 1586-1941 -- Appendix III: United States and Japanese Casualties -- Appendix IV: Wake Chronology -- Appendix V: United States and Japanese Task Organization and Command Structures -- Appendix VI: The Surrender of Wake by the Japanese -- Appendix VII: Terrain and Hydrography -- Appendix VIII: Command Staff, Marine Detachment, Wake -- Appendix IX -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER.The book is a historical monograph titled 'The Defense of Wake' by Lieutenant Colonel R.D. Heinl, Jr., detailing the defense of Wake Island by U.S. Marines during World War II. It explores the strategic significance of Wake Island, the events leading up to its defense, and the courage displayed by the Marines despite being outnumbered and ultimately overwhelmed by Japanese forces. The narrative provides an account of military adaptability and resilience, highlighting the importance of being prepared for ground combat. Intended for both students and general readers, the book offers a comprehensive study of the battle, supported by interviews with survivors and historical documentation.Generated by AI.World War, 1939-1945Generated by AIMilitary history, Modern20th centuryGenerated by AIWorld War, 1939-1945Military history, ModernHeinl Jr. USMC Lieutenant Colonel R.D1374028Cates USMC General C. B1374029MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910163216903321Marines In World War II - Marines At Midway3406784UNINA