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World War II Episode 102

Wake Island: The Heroic Defense and Final Surrender

August 15, 2022 · 31:15

Wake Island: The Heroic Defense and Final Surrender

In this episode, we return to Wake Island. After surviving air raids and mounting an incredible defense, the Marines now face Japan's full invasion force. This is the story of wrecked planes rebuilt by hand, shore batteries lighting up destroyers, and a final, desperate stand around a single operational gun. We'll also meet the Marines who kept fighting long after they were ordered to stop, and the father who went to war to honor his fallen son.

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