Author: John Wukovits
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101658185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
It happened in the shadow of Pearl Harbor—mere hours after the first attack on the day that would “live in infamy.” But few know the full story of Wake Island. Now a prominent military historian, breaking new ground on the assault, relates the compelling events of that day and the heroic struggle that followed. Thanks to the brave Marines stationed there-and the civilian construction workers who selflessly put their lives on the line to defend the island-what was supposed to be an easy victory became a protracted and costly battle for Imperial Japan. This is the story of that battle, from survivors on both sides, and with a gallery of historic photos.
Pacific Alamo
Author: John Wukovits
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101658185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
It happened in the shadow of Pearl Harbor—mere hours after the first attack on the day that would “live in infamy.” But few know the full story of Wake Island. Now a prominent military historian, breaking new ground on the assault, relates the compelling events of that day and the heroic struggle that followed. Thanks to the brave Marines stationed there-and the civilian construction workers who selflessly put their lives on the line to defend the island-what was supposed to be an easy victory became a protracted and costly battle for Imperial Japan. This is the story of that battle, from survivors on both sides, and with a gallery of historic photos.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101658185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
It happened in the shadow of Pearl Harbor—mere hours after the first attack on the day that would “live in infamy.” But few know the full story of Wake Island. Now a prominent military historian, breaking new ground on the assault, relates the compelling events of that day and the heroic struggle that followed. Thanks to the brave Marines stationed there-and the civilian construction workers who selflessly put their lives on the line to defend the island-what was supposed to be an easy victory became a protracted and costly battle for Imperial Japan. This is the story of that battle, from survivors on both sides, and with a gallery of historic photos.
Pacific Alamo
Author: John Wukovits
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781322863993
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781322863993
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Historic Tales of Alamo, California
Author: Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467148105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
One of the oldest communities in the East Bay, Alamo is brimming with tales of hope, loss and triumph. Discover the story of the Romero brothers, who lost their rancho to a shrewd and litigious attorney, and the early pioneers who banded together to buy it back at an extraordinary sum. Learn about the deep agricultural roots that supported newcomers drawn to the temperate climate and beautiful valley. Revisit this rural community's transformation from grazing land for Mission San Jose to a beloved home for generations of ranchers, writers and activists. Join historian Beverly Lane and researcher Sharon Burke as they share fascinating tales of Alamo's past.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467148105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
One of the oldest communities in the East Bay, Alamo is brimming with tales of hope, loss and triumph. Discover the story of the Romero brothers, who lost their rancho to a shrewd and litigious attorney, and the early pioneers who banded together to buy it back at an extraordinary sum. Learn about the deep agricultural roots that supported newcomers drawn to the temperate climate and beautiful valley. Revisit this rural community's transformation from grazing land for Mission San Jose to a beloved home for generations of ranchers, writers and activists. Join historian Beverly Lane and researcher Sharon Burke as they share fascinating tales of Alamo's past.
Alamo of the Pacific
Author: Otis H. King
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780967495606
Category : Bataan, Battle of, Philippines, 1942
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780967495606
Category : Bataan, Battle of, Philippines, 1942
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
One Square Mile of Hell
Author: John Wukovits
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593187474
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
For Dutton Caliber's American War Heroes series, the riveting true account of the Battle of Tarawa, an epic World War II clash in which the U.S. Marines fought the Japanese nearly to the last man. In November 1943, the men of the 2d Marine Division were instructed to clear out Japanese resistance on the Pacific island of Betio, a speck at the end of the Tarawa Atoll. When the Marines landed, the Japanese poured out of their underground bunkers—and launched one of the most brutal and bloody battles of World War II. For three straight days, attackers and defenders fought over every square inch of sand in a battle with no defined frontlines, and where there was no possibility of retreat—because there was nowhere to retreat to. It was a struggle that would leave both sides stunned and exhausted, and prove both the fighting mettle of the Americans and the fanatical devotion of the Japanese. Drawn from new sources, including participants’ letters and diaries and exclusive firsthand interviews with survivors, One Square Mile of Hell is the true story of a battle between two determined foes, neither of whom would ever look at the other in the same way again.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593187474
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
For Dutton Caliber's American War Heroes series, the riveting true account of the Battle of Tarawa, an epic World War II clash in which the U.S. Marines fought the Japanese nearly to the last man. In November 1943, the men of the 2d Marine Division were instructed to clear out Japanese resistance on the Pacific island of Betio, a speck at the end of the Tarawa Atoll. When the Marines landed, the Japanese poured out of their underground bunkers—and launched one of the most brutal and bloody battles of World War II. For three straight days, attackers and defenders fought over every square inch of sand in a battle with no defined frontlines, and where there was no possibility of retreat—because there was nowhere to retreat to. It was a struggle that would leave both sides stunned and exhausted, and prove both the fighting mettle of the Americans and the fanatical devotion of the Japanese. Drawn from new sources, including participants’ letters and diaries and exclusive firsthand interviews with survivors, One Square Mile of Hell is the true story of a battle between two determined foes, neither of whom would ever look at the other in the same way again.
All-American Canal Lining Project, Imperial County, California
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Imperial County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Imperial County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
A B C Pathfinder Shipping and Mailing Guide ...
Author: New England Railway Publishing Company
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Architect and Engineer of California
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The Official Guide of the Railways and Steam Navigation Lines of the United States, Porto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Cuba
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 2348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 2348
Book Description
The Architect and Engineer of California, Pacific Coast States
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description