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.

• History
• Greystone Communications
• Will Lyman
• Brad Borman
• Robert F. Haidinger
• John R. Dale
• Ralph J. Holewinski