Movie Description
Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific
(2003)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Craig Haffner
- Producer : Craig Haffner
- Writer : Martin Gillam
- Cast : Will Lyman,Brad Borman,Robert F. Haidinger,John R. Dale,Ralph J. Holewinski
Cast
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleWake Island: Alamo of the Pacific
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-06-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesHistory,Greystone Communications
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- War
