Summary 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. Five surviving Marines, one surviving construction contractor and others walk the viewers through the battle and the aftermath of the battle. A truly superb story of American heroes at the outset of World War II, narrated by Will Lyman. View more details
Directed : Craig Haffner
Written : Martin Gillam
Stars : Brad Borman John R. Dale Robert F. Haidinger Ralph J. Holewinski
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Nov 13, 2019
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Wake Island
Production companies : History Channel Greystone Communications
Summary 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. Five surviving Marines, one surviving construction contractor and others walk the viewers through the battle and the aftermath of the battle. A truly superb story of American heroes at the outset of World War II, narrated by Will Lyman. View more details
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Nov 13, 2019
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Wake Island
Production companies : History Channel Greystone Communications