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Wake And Reunion

ByStanford D. Carman

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Wake And Reunion revolves around the Battle of Wake Island from Dec.8-23,1941. While many of the US Defenders are mentioned the book includes the Individual bio's of 17 Wake Island Defenders, and their return to United States after 1350 days as POWs of the Japanese until the surrender of the Japanese ending WWII in September 1945. The chapter Vindication and Aftermath, deals with United States actions against Japanese held Wake Island and the official report of the surrender of Wake Island by the Japanese back to the United States, September 1945. The book also contains the complete roster of all men on Wake Island when it fell to the Japanese Dec.23, 1941. Wake And Reunion is richly illustrated with over 100 photographs, letters, and diagrams, some of which date back to the 1930's. Also included are photos of what was to be the Wake Island Defenders last organized reunion in October 2005.

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Publication Date
Jan 14, 2011
Language
English
ISBN
9781257115433
Category
History
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Stanford D. Carman

Specifications

Pages
245
Binding
Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Black & White
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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