Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific

2003· 105 min★ 8.7· Documentary, History, War

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.

Cast: Will Lyman, Brad Borman, Robert F. Haidinger

Director: Craig Haffner