LEADER 03164nam 22004573 450 001 9910163216903321 005 20230803215335.0 010 $a1-78289-276-1 035 $a(CKB)3810000000097642 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4808187 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4808187 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11348686 035 $a(OCoLC)974583220 035 $a(Exl-AI)4808187 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000097642 100 $a20210901d2014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aMarines In World War II - Marines At Midway [Illustrated Edition] 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2014. 210 4$dİ2014. 215 $a1 online resource (162 pages) 327 $aIntro -- 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. 330 $aThe 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.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aWorld War, 1939-1945$7Generated by AI 606 $aMilitary history, Modern$y20th century$7Generated by AI 615 0$aWorld War, 1939-1945 615 0$aMilitary history, Modern 700 $aHeinl Jr. USMC$b Lieutenant Colonel R.D$01374028 701 $aCates USMC$b General C. B$01374029 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910163216903321 996 $aMarines In World War II - Marines At Midway$93406784 997 $aUNINA