Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific

Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific
Directed byCraig Haffner
Directed by
Craig Haffner
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.
world war ii
u.s. marine
pacific theater
1940s
wake island
Last Updated: November 10, 2025
