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Victory in Defeat: The Wake Island Defenders in Captivity, 1941-1945
Gregory Urwin
Told here for the first time in vivid detail is the story of the defenders of Wake Island following their surrender to the Japanese on December 23, 1941. Military historian Gregory Urwin spent decades researching what happened and now offers a revealing look at the U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilian volunteers in captivity.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 8, 2021 |
| ISBN13 | 9781682476703 |
| Publishers | Naval Institute Press |
| Pages | 512 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 228 × 29 mm · 907 g |
| Language | English |
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